Pomegranate Salad

This colorful salad of red pomegranate seeds, Romaine lettuce and roasted sesame seeds, dressed with a fresh pomegranate juice and honey dressing, sets a festive tone for any holiday table.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• ¼ cup mild tasting olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 2 tablespoons date syrup
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Himalayan pink salt or sea salt to taste
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 9 oz bag romaine or butter lettuce
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    331 calories; 23 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 5 grams polyunsaturated fat; 29 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 24 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 14 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. In a small dry skillet toast sesame seeds over medium heat until light brown in color, about 3 to 5 minutes. Pour sesame seeds out onto a paper towel to cool.
2. Whisk together olive oil, pomegranate juice, pomegranate molasses, date syrup, honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Arrange lettuce in large bowl or platter. Top with pomegranate seeds and sesame seeds, add dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

Total cooking time: 15 min.