ARUGULA SALAD WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT AND SWEET POMEGRANATE DRESSING

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Arugula Salad with Roasted Eggplant and Sweet Pomegranate Dressing image

Provided by Suzanne Husseini

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Appetizer     Ramadan     Eggplant     Arugula     Pomegranate     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 4–6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium eggplants
1/4 cup peanut and olive oil, combined
Sea salt
2 tsp whole fennel seeds
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey
Juice of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 large handfuls arugula leaves
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Peel and cut the eggplants into thick rounds of about 1 inch thick, brush both sides with oil, sprinkle with sea salt and place on a shallow baking sheet. Place in the oven to roast until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove, cool completely and slice each round in half. Set aside.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, crush the fennel seeds and garlic to make a paste. Add the balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, pomegranate molasses and olive oil. Whisk together to emulsify the dressing. Set aside.
  • In a shallow serving platter lay the arugula leaves. Sprinkle the onion, tomatoes, salt and pepper on top. Toss to combine. Scatter the eggplant slices on the salad.
  • Drizzle some dressing all over. Garnish with pine nuts and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately, with crusty olive bread and olives on the side.

nasarullah jattaq
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This salad is a must-try for any fan of Mediterranean cuisine.


Alan Herring
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I'm definitely going to be making this salad again and again.


D VLOG
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted eggplant.


Salah Kaski
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The sweet pomegranate dressing is the perfect finishing touch to this salad.


joe First
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I love the smokiness of the roasted eggplant in this salad.


Gosia Garden
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This salad is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.


Mackzo Mackie
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mgrx sailesh
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Nour Houda
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I love this salad because it's so versatile. I can add different ingredients to it, depending on what I have on hand.


Ricardo Jarvis
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This salad is so easy to make and it's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Battery Low GamingNEPAL
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I'm not usually a fan of arugula, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so good that it makes the arugula taste delicious.


Ebenezer Vidzah
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Diego Figue
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This is one of the best salads I've ever had. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.


Ahamed Shakil
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The roasted eggplant was smoky and tender, and the pomegranate dressing was tangy and sweet.


Nancy Serepa
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This arugula salad with roasted eggplant and sweet pomegranate dressing was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the presentation was stunning.