The Plump Pomegranate

The Pomegranate: The food of the Gods. They believed that it was the secret to their immortality. It very well may have been. They are rich in antioxidents and beneficial in so many realms such as preventing cancer, keeping osteoarthritis at bay, keeping your skin beautiful, and many many more. I, myself, didn't start eating them until last year. The method to get the seeds out was intimidating to me. But, it really is easy. Just cut the fruit in half. Hold 1/2 over a bowl and hit it on the skin side with a meat tendorizer or small hammer. The seeds will just fall into the bowl. Here are 2 dishes that I have had this last week that include this beautiful jewel of a fruit. They are both side dishes,
rich in color, and delicious this time of year.

Triple P Salad: Pomegranate, Pear, and Pecan
1 head of organic romaine (chopped)
1 head of organic spinich (chopped)
1/2 cucumber (chopped)
1 onion (diced)
1 pear
1/2 cup chopped pecans
pomegranate seeds
feta cheese to your liking
*Poppyseed Dressing:
4 packets of Sweetleaf Stevia or 1/3 c. sugar
5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. grapeseed oil or your oil of choice

Assemble salad and mix dressing in canning jar. Apply as liberally as you like.
Dressing will stay fresh in canning jar for a week.


Asian Slaw Side
1 purple cabbage (chopped)
1 bunch of green onion tops
pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or omit if you dont like it)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/8 cup sesame seeds
1 bag shredded carrots
*Dressing:
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1/4 c. grapeseed oil or oil of choice
3 tbsp. rice vinegar
juice of 1/2 an orange
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1 packet of stevia or 1 tbsp. sugar

Assemble slaw ingrediants and mix dressing. Pour dressing over slaw ingrediants and
let sit for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Bon Appetit!