Mâche, Pomegranate, and Walnut Salad Recipe

Mâche, Pomegranate, and Walnut Salad Recipe

  • 1 pomegranate
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup mâche (lamb's lettuce), rinsed gently and dried
  • 2 tablespoons walnut halves, chopped coarse
  1. Halve pomegranate crosswise and reserve 2 tablespoons seeds from 1 half. Juice other pomegranate half with a citrus juicer (there will be about 2 tablespoons juice). In a very small saucepan simmer juice, sugar, and vinegar until reduces to abut 1 tablespoon and cool to room temperature.
  2. Divide juice mixture between 2 salad plates and drizzle with oil. Divide mâche, walnuts, and reserved seeds between plates and season with salt and pepper.