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Pomegranate Vinaigrette with Toasted Pita Salad

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Pomegranate Vinaigrette with Toasted Pita Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 (or 2 small) pita breads, cut_into bite-size pieces
  • 1 head Boston leaf lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • Pomegranate Vinaigrette:
  • 1 large pomegranates
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cut pomegranates into quarters; gently squeeze out seeds and juice into bowl, peeling away skin layers if necessary. Strain to separate seeds from juice; reserve seeds and juice.

Whisk lemon juice, garlic, cumin, pepper, coriander, and salt into juice, gradually whisk in olive oil. (Make-Ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature and whisk before serving.) Reserving some seeds to sprinkle on top as garnish, stir seeds into vinaigrette.

Spread pita on rimmed baking sheet; toast for 8 minutes or until crisp and lightly golden. Let cool. Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces. In salad bowl, toss together lettuce, cucumber, pecans and pita pieces. Toss with 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.

Additional information :

Substitution: Instead of fresh pomegranates, mix 1/4 cup (50 mL) pomegranate molasses with 1/2 cup (125 mL) warm water — the only thing you'll miss is the crunch of the seeds.

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