Tempura Stuffed Sandwiches And Spinach Salad With Pomegranate Dressing Recipes

SUPER FOOD SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE-GLAZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine 1/4 cup juice with the sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small nonstick skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the walnuts and continue to cook, stirring, until the nuts are coated and dark and the liquid evaporates in the skillet, about another 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool. When cool, break apart with your hands.
• Meanwhile, soak the red onion in ice water for about 10 minutes; drain and pat dry. Place the baby spinach in a serving bowl and top with the onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and walnuts. In a bowl whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons juice with the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and then whisk in the oil. Drizzle over the salad and toss just before serving.
• Calories: 140 Fat: 10 grams Saturated Fat: 1 gram Protein: 4 grams Carbohydrates: 12 grams Sugar: 6 grams Fiber: 3 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 300 milligrams

TEMPURA STUFFED SANDWICHES AND SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE DRESSING

Steps:

• For the salad: Boil eggs for about 10 minutes until they are hard-boiled. Rinse with cold water and set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel hard-boiled eggs and chill.
• Fry bacon and drain on paper towels.
• For the vinaigrette: Through the feed opening of a running blender add, 1 at a time, the vinegar, pomegranate seeds, honey, salt and pepper. Leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow, thin stream. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and set aside until needed.
• For the tempura and sandwiches: Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F, or as directed in manufacturer's instructions for similar foods.
• In a mixing bowl large enough to accommodate the stuffed sandwiches, combine flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Add seltzer water in a stream while whisking constantly. Dip the stuffed sandwiches in the batter to coat. Add, 1 at a time, to the deep-fryer basket which has been immersed in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
• Chop eggs and gently toss with spinach, crumbled bacon, and avocado with enough of the dressing to coat.
• Arrange salad on plates with tempura fried stuffed sandwiches.

SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE DRESSING AND CRISPY WON TON "CROUTONS"

Steps:

• To prepare salad, combine juice, molasses, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine Croutons, juice mixture, spinach, onion, and oranges; toss well to coat. Serve immediately.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• To prepare croutons, combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Place won ton strips and vegetable oil in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and toss to coat. Open bag. Sprinkle with cumin mixture; seal and toss to coat.
• Place won ton strips in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes or until crisp; turn strips once. Cool.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM POMEGRANATE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat pomegranate juice, honey and sugar over medium-high heat. Simmer about 5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly.
• Remove from heat; pour in heatproof glass bowl. Add mustard, soy sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. While beating with whisk, slowly add olive oil, beating until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Place spinach in large salad bowl. Top with onion, egg slices, bacon and tomatoes. Drizzle warm dressing over salad. Top with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together oil, juices, salt, and pepper.
• Toss greens, onion, oranges, and pomegranate seeds or cran-raisins in a large bowl.
• Pour dressing over greens and mix well. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.