POMEGRANATE AND BITTER GREEN SALAD

Pomegranate and Bitter Green Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/8 cup walnuts
2 to 3 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon sugar
Approximately 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Approximately 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup Champagne
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Sea salt
3/4 cup cleaned and chopped endive
3/4 cup cleaned and chopped arugula
1 mango, peeled, pitted and cut into small dice
1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and cut into small dice
1 ripe avocado , sliced
Crumbled blue cheese, for garnish
Pomegranate seeds from 1/2 pomegranate, for garnish

Steps:

Place the walnuts in a small saute pan with the sherry and sugar. Cook over high in heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the sherry and sugar caramelize on the walnuts. Set aside to cool.
To make dressing, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, champagne, mustard, and sea salt in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
Place the lettuces into the bowl, top with the mango and pear, drizzle with about 1/2 of the dressing, and toss. Then add avocado slices, crumbled pieces of blue cheese, candied walnuts, and pomegranate seeds.
Drizzle the remaining dressing and serve immediately.