Best Green Leaf Lettuce Pomegranate And Almond Salad Recipes

POMEGRANATE AND ALMOND SALAD

Pomegranate and Almond Salad image

Baby greens are sprinkled with tart-sweet pomegranate seeds, almonds, and an easy citrus dressing for a salad that tastes as festive as it looks!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 bags (5 oz each) sweet baby lettuces or butter and red leaf lettuce (about 12 cups)
1 pomegranate, seeded (3/4 cup seeds)

Steps:

Sprinkle almonds in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until almonds begin to brown, then stirring constantly until light brown. Remove from skillet; set aside.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic with wire whisk until smooth.
In large serving bowl, mix lettuces and pomegranate seeds. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

ORANGE ALMOND MIXED GREEN SALAD

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This is a quick and easy salad idea with a homemade vinaigrette drizzled over a mixture of lettuce, mandarin oranges, and almond slivers.

Provided by Chef Stef

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

Combine canola oil, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and dry mustard in a jar with a lid. Shake until ingredients combine into a dressing.
Toss lettuce, oranges, and almonds together in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 314.9 mg, Sugar 14 g

GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, POMEGRANATE, AND ALMOND SALAD

Green Leaf Lettuce, Pomegranate, and Almond Salad image

Categories Leafy Green Nut Appetizer Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Almond Healthy Vegan Pomegranate Watercress Lettuce Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 lb green leaf lettuce (2 heads), trimmed and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces (20 cups)
1/2 lb watercress (2 bunches), coarse stems discarded and sprigs cut into 1-inch pieces (6 cups)
Seeds from 1 large pomegranate (1 1/4 cups), bitter white membranes discarded
3/4 cup sliced almonds (2 1/4 oz), toasted

Steps:

Whisk together lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until sugar and salt are dissolved, then add oil in a steady stream, whisking until combined.
Combine lettuce, watercress, and half of pomegranate seeds in a large serving bowl. Toss with just enough dressing to coat, then sprinkle with almonds and remaining pomegranate seeds.