Best Fresh Fig Apple And Pomegranate Salad Recipes

FIG SALAD WITH POMEGRANATES

Steps:

• EXTRACT POMEGRANATE SEEDS: Roll pomegranate on counter to loosen seeds. Cut pomegranate in half. Taking the first half, hold pomegranate seed side down over a bowl. Smack the outside with a wooden spoon (hard!) to release the seeds. Repeat with the other half. Note 1.
• MAKE BALSAMIC DRESSING: Place all dressing ingredients in a lidded container. Shake until blended. Alternatively, whisk ingredients together until well blended.
• ASSEMBLE SALAD: Place lettuce in a large, wide-mouthed bowl. Sprinkle over top the figs, avocado (if using), goat cheese (if using) and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle on dressing just before serving. 

PERFECT POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut and seed the pomegranate.
• Thinly slice the shallot. Thinly slice the apple (and toss it with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar if desired to prevent browning).
• Toast the pecans (don't skip: this brings out the nutty flavor). Alternatively, make glazed pecans.
• Make the Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing or Pomegranate Vinaigrette.
• Place the greens on a platter. Top with the pomegranate seeds, sliced shallot, toasted pecans, and goat cheese or feta cheese crumbles. Toss with the desired amount of dressing to taste. (Store the extra dressing refrigerated and warm to room temperature and whisk again before using.)

POMEGRANATE APPLE SALAD (PARVE) RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a blender or mini food processor, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard, and onion. Pulse several times until well blended. With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a thin stream and blend until emulsified.
• Pour dressing into a jar or cruet. Add the poppy seeds and shake well to combine. Store in the refrigerator, shaking well before serving.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the lettuce in a large bowl or arrange on a deep, wide serving platter.
• Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and add the apple slices or cubes.
• Just before serving, drizzle with about 1/4 of the poppy seed dressing and toss gently. Serve the remaining dressing on the side so guests can add more if desired.