Orange-onion salad with pomegranate dressing - country li

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Pomegranate Dressing (recipe follows)
4largesNavel oranges
1smallRed onion
4cupsTorn chicory leaves
¼cupPomegranate seeds

Directions

1. Prepare Pomegranate Dressing.

2. Using sharp knife, cut off peel of oranges, making sure to remove all the bitter white pith. Cut oranges and onion crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices. Separate onion slices into rings.

3. On large platter, arrange chicory leaves and layer half of oranges and half of onion slices; repeat with remaining orange and onion slices. Sprinkle top with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately with Pomegranate Dressing.

Pomegranate Dressing: In jar with tightfitting lid, combine ¾ C pomegranate juice, ¼ C extra virgin olive oil, 1 T lemon juice, 2 t chopped fresh mint, ¼ t dry mustard, and ¼ t salt. Cover and shake until well mixed.

Country Living/Oct/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>