Name: Apple Pomegranate Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups); 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt

This apple pomegranate salad is an easy-yet-impressive side made with fresh fruit, crisp lettuce, pecans, savory Parmesan and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups)

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1 Combine the salad ingredients

2 In a large bowl, combine the romaine, pomegranate seeds, pecans and cheese. Toss the apple with lemon juice and add it to the salad.

3 Make the dressing

4 In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, sugar and salt until they're blended. Editor's Tip: You can also combine all the ingredients in a jar, screw on the lid and shake until well combined. Store any extra dressing right in the jar.

5 Dress the salad

6 Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve it immediately.