Arugula Salad With Roasted Eggplant And Sweet Pomegranate Dressing Recipes

POMEGRANATE, ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• To make vinaigrette, combine molasses, lemon juice, honey and vinegar in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while you whisk to emulsify. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Toss salad ingredients together and dress with the vinaigrette.

ARUGULA SALAD AND ULTIMATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the shallot, mustard, vinegar, oil, sugar, honey and salt and pepper in a jar and shake to emulsify.
• Toss arugula with vinaigrette, to taste.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE AND TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• In medium nonreactive bowl, whisk together vinegars, salt, and pepper. Gradually drizzle in olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Toss arugula with just enough vinaigrette to coat. Sprinkle with pecans and pomegranate seeds and serve.

ARUGULA AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice the radishes and florets of cauliflower on a mandoline or with a vegetable peeler. Cover with a damp towel and reserve. Wash and dry the radish tops if using.
• Cut the pomegranate in half. Save one half for another use. Cup the pomegranate half in your hand, hold over a large bowl and beat it with the back of a spoon to expel the seeds. The bowl should catch the seeds and any juice.
• Add the lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and sugar to the bowl and whisk in the olive oil.
• When ready to serve, add the arugula (and radish tops if using) to the bowl with the dressing and toss gently to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the shaved radishes and cauliflower and gently mix. Scatter the cheese over the top of the salad and serve immediately.

ROASTED CARROT SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss carrots with salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until edges are caramelized and carrots are tender, 28 to 33 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately toss with cumin. Let cool for a few minutes while you make the dressing. Carrots should be slightly warm but not hot when tossed with the greens.
• In a large bowl, whisk together pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, garlic, mustard and large pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust lemon juice and seasonings if necessary. Whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil until emulsified.
• Stir carrots into dressing, then gently toss with arugula, fennel and dill or mint. Serve immediately, drizzled with more olive oil and topped with pomegranate seeds, and yogurt and nuts or pita chips if using.