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Pomegranate and Almond Salad


Submitted by colleen10

Makes 8 servings

Green salad with an unusual fruit

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)
1 medium pomegranate, seeds only, bitter white membranes discarded
3/4 cup sliced almonds (2 1/4 oz), toasted
Directions
  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.

  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

Categories

Salads

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 141.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
153
Calories from Fat
117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
13.0g
20%
Saturated Fat
1.4g
7%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
236mg
10%
Total Carbohydrates
8.0g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2.0g
8%
Sugars
5.2g
Protein
3.2g
Vitamin A 31% Vitamin C 29%
Calcium 7% Iron 4%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

B
  Good points
  • No cholesterol
  • High in manganese
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin C
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