POMEGRANATE SALAD

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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. Sadhna Sheli, a reader from Los Angeles, sent us this recipe which is popular with both adults and kids. "Kids will like it because it has that sweet element to it," said Ms. Sheli.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 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
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

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.
Whisk together olive oil, pomegranate juice, pomegranate molasses, date syrup, honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Arrange lettuce in large bowl or platter. Top with pomegranate seeds and sesame seeds, add dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 330 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams