Pomegranate and Almond Salad

Name: Pomegranate and Almond Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced almonds; 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 bags (5 oz each) sweet baby lettuces or butter and red leaf lettuce (about 12 cups); 1 pomegranate, seeded (3/4 cup seeds)

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Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 16

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Updated Apr 20, 2010

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Ingredients

1 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 bags (5 oz each) sweet baby lettuces or butter and red leaf lettuce (about 12 cups)
1 pomegranate, seeded (3/4 cup seeds)

Directions

1

Sprinkle almonds in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until almonds begin to brown, then stirring constantly until light brown. Remove from skillet; set aside.
2

Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic with wire whisk until smooth.
3

In large serving bowl, mix lettuces and pomegranate seeds. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds; toss gently.

Expert Tips

tip 1
To seed a pomegranate, cut the crown end off the pomegranate and then make 4 to 6 lengthwise cuts, 1/4 inch deep, in the rind. Put the pomegranate in a bowl and cover with cool water; let stand 5 minutes. Holding the pomegranate under the water, break it apart into sections, separating the seeds from the pithy white membrane. The edible sacs will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the bitter, inedible membrane will float to the top. Throw out the membrane and the rind. Drain the seeds in a colander; gently pat dry with paper towels. Be careful, as pomegranate juice can stain permanently.

Nutrition Information

90 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 4g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 90

Calories from Fat: 70

Total Fat: 7g; 12%

Saturated Fat: 1g; 4%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 40mg; 2%

Potassium: 105mg; 3%

Total Carbohydrate: 4g; 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 4%

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 1g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%; 25%

Vitamin C: 2%; 2%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 2%; 2%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;