Earlier this week, I was doing a little grocery shopping at Reading Terminal Market (if you're a foodie and you're coming to visit Philadelphia, don't miss a trip to Reading Terminal) when I stumbled across a pomegranate deal. These puppies were just $.50 a piece and so I splurged and bought four (they've been so expensive here recently that I haven't indulged at all this season).
But once I got them home, I realized that I had little clue what to do with them other than just eat them straight. I've been working my way through them, pairing them with this or that to see what works (pomegranate seeds with plain yogurt was a little too bitter for me). One match-up that worked beautifully was the salad you see above. The juicy outer part of the fruit gave the salad (romaine lettuce, goat cheese, sliced apple and a honey lemon dressing) a nice sweetness and the seed gave it a nutty crunch. And they were so good with the goat cheese. It's definitely worth a shot if you have a pomegranate around.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
11-02-2007 @ 12:27PM
ann marie said...
i just smashed up a few pom innards...poured vodka over them...in 4 weeks ill strain, add simple syrup, and have pomegrante smash...just like last years limoncello, christmas gifts for the family.
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11-02-2007 @ 1:44PM
Jaden said...
Marisa- this looks wonderful!
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11-02-2007 @ 7:05PM
Boudreaux said...
Try adding them to spicy tacos. The combo of sweet, tart and spicy is surprising.
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11-03-2007 @ 12:36AM
womans health said...
I always wonder what to do with pomegranates when I see them in the store. This recipe looks fantastic....Di
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11-03-2007 @ 10:18AM
Roz said...
I was fortunate enough to taste this wonderful salad, and go back for seconds! It was absolutely delicious, sweet and subtle with lovely little *pops* every time I bit into some pomegranate. Another delightful dish from Marisa!
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11-03-2007 @ 1:28PM
Eris said...
Julienne a daikon radish, some green beans, and some red radishes. Mix with coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, sriracha (if you like heat). Let marinate for a little while, top with a huge handful of pomagranate seeds. I served this with a korean-style flank steak and onion stirfry - it rocked.
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11-05-2007 @ 8:35AM
Henrique said...
It's funny, in Brazil pomegranates are both unknown and inexpensive. You can actually buy up to 12 with R$ 1,00, which is like USD 0.60. Plus, it's known as a good source for a tea that helps curing sore throats and colds. =)
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11-05-2007 @ 2:32PM
Dan said...
like guava jelly and cream cheese! sweet, tart, creamy. food porn!
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