Mizuna is new to me, a green I found at the farmer’s market, with a little sign that said something like, great in salad. It’s slightly peppery but less so than arugula, which I love but Lon doesn’t, so I thought it would be a nice compromise. Even though I removed the thick stems and only used leaves, Lon thought Mizuna was a bit rough. It is certainly a lot stiffer than butter lettuce but I found it to be suitable for salad, so I guess it just depends on preference.
I decided on a salad of Mizuna leaves, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, and fresh red onion, with a Pomegranate Lime Dressing. You can decide on the proportions yourself, but remember to squeeze a little lime juice over the avocado so that it doesn’t brown.
Pomegranate Lime Dressing
~4 servings
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions –
Mix the first 5 ingredients together in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil gradually. You can season the dressing or the salad, just before serving.
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Wonderful photos. Can’t wait to try the Pomegranate Lime Dressing. Thanks!
That looks like a really good salad!
I’ve just discovered this site today, but everything looks amazing. The dressing here in particular looks like something that I would love. Actually, I might use it over meat instead.
Mizuna can be found in Japanese grocery market as well.
Sounds so fresh! This is the perfect time to take advantage of all the sweet tomatoes.
It does look rather leafy for my taste.
This salad looks really good. I love the variety of color in it!
Love the photos, great salad idea! Thanks
The salad & the dressing looks superb!
I bet it all together tasted fabulous!!!
I tasted avocados for the first time a couple of years ago and couldn’t believe something that delicious, that buttery was actually good for me 🙂 Now I toss it in every salad I make…this is a great new recipe for me to try.
that’s such a pretty salad, but then again, i find everything containing avocado to be gorgeous. 🙂
great dressing too!
Zylo, welcome to Foodmayhem!
Manasi and Grace, I know this may sound crazy but I don’t like avocados. I cook with them occasionally because Lon and everyone else loves them but I’m not a fan.
The salad looks great! We featured an arugula salad with a spiced pomegranate dressing on a fall salad of ours a few years ago. I will have to try it on Mizuna as well; I think we are on to something pairing the sweet molasses with peppery greens!
http://www.kitchencaravan.com/recipe/spiced-pomegranate-dressing