Winter Greens With Pomegranate-Champagne Vinaigrette

This recipe, from the Pomegranate Council in Fowler, Calif., is a colorful salad combining sweet seasonal fruit with a spicy vinaigrette. Serve it with or without salad greens.

Ingredients

• 1 package (10 ounces) mixed salad greens
• 1 pomegranate
• 2 tablespoons champagne wine vinegar
• 1½ teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• Dash of freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place greens in large salad bowl. Peel and seed pomegranate, reserving seeds.
2. In small bowl, combine vinegar and mustard; blend well. With wire whisk, slowly beat in oil until thick. Add salt and pepper. Stir in half of pomegranate seeds.
3. Just before serving, add dressing to greens; toss to coat. Scatter remaining pomegranate seeds over salad. Makes 8 servings.