Name: Green Leaf Lettuce, Pomegranate, and Almond Salad
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 8 servings
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

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Green Leaf Lettuce, Pomegranate, and Almond SaladJohn Kernick

Every bite of this simple, crisp salad literally bursts with flavor. With each bite, you get a splash of juice and the crunch of nuts.

Cooks' notes:

•Lettuce and watercress can be washed and spun dry 1 day ahead and chilled separately, wrapped in dampened paper towels, in sealed plastic bags.
•Pomegranate can be seeded 1 day ahead. Chill seeds in an airtight container.
•Almonds can be toasted 1 day ahead and cooled completely, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Recipe information

Total Time
30 min
Yield
Makes 8 servings

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

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk together lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until sugar and salt are dissolved, then add oil in a steady stream, whisking until combined.
Step 2
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.

TagsSalad Lime Citrus Fruit Lettuce Leafy Greens Vegetable Watercress Pomegranate Almond Nut Main Starter Side Lunch Dinner Vegetarian Gluten Free Vegan Raw Dairy Free Quick Easy No-Cook Gourmet

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