Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 large shallot, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons sherry or apple cider vinegar
2 ripe pears
4 cups arugula, lightly packed
4 cups romaine
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1 pound carrots
1/4 cup pistachios
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 cup real maple syrup
3 ounces fresh goat cheese or feta
Fresh bread
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Directions: |
Directions: Make the vinaigrette by combining the shallot (halved and thinly sliced) with the pomegranate molasses in a small bowl. Add the vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk until salt is dissolved. Whisk in 1/3 cup of olive oil and set aside.
2. Core the pears and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Put them in a large bowl with the arugula, romaine (torn into bite-size pieces), and half of the pomegranate seeds.
3. Next, cut the carrots into 1/2-inch thick batons. Heat a heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat. Carefully toast the pistachios and set aside.
4. Crack the cumin and coriander seeds with the flat side of a knife, then toss them in the hot skillet over medium-high heat for about 10 seconds. Lower the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter and a teaspoon of olive oil. Swirl the pan to coat the spices.
5. Toss in the carrots and sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
6. Add the maple syrup and continue to stir and swirl the pan for another 3 to 5 minutes. The carrots are ready when they’ve started to caramelize and are almost fork-tender.
7. Finish the salad. Crumble half the cheese over the bowl of greens, then add almost all of the vinaigrette. Toss the salad to coat the ingredients with the vinaigrette, adding more if the salad seems dry.
8. Crumble the remaining cheese over the salad and sprinkle the reserved pomegranate seeds. Chop the pistachios you toasted earlier and add them to the salad.
9. Spoon the maple glaze over the carrots and serve alongside the carrots and a generous slice of bread. |
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