Capay Farms Fall Greens Salad with Pomegranate Seeds and Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Kaleidoscope Carrots*, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes * Kaleidoscope Carrots are available at the supermarket or farmer’s market.
- 1 large bunch Dinosaur Kale, ribs removed and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 4 cups arugula, washed and drained
- 1 small head escarole, washed and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup grated Asiago Cheese
- 1 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 teaspoons light, agave syrup
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Getting it done:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss carrots with 1/4 cup olive oil and season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, then spread evenly in a roasting pan. Roast in oven until well browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
- Toss carrots with 1/4 cup olive oil and season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, then spread evenly in a roasting pan. Roast in oven until well browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
- Place kale, arugula and escarole in a salad bowl and season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate, non-reactive bowl, whisk remaining olive oil with Asiago, lemon juice, mustard and agave syrup until smooth.
To serve
- Pour dressing over greens and toss to coat. Divide evenly into 8 salad plates. Garnish each plate with pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.
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