The President’s Salad

The inspiration for this salad came from a recipe in the newspaper by the Israeli president’s chef. Lettuce, oranges, and pomegranates are a classic Mediterranean combination and I was drawn to these ingredients. It would be perfect for Tu Bishvat.

The President’s Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

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Servings

4 Servings

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Ingredients

• 2 oranges
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
• 2-3 cups lettuce leaves
• 1/2 cup arugula
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 Tbs. lemon juice
• Pinch of salt
• Dash of honey or silan optional

Instructions

• Peel the oranges and trim away any remaining white pith. Break apart into segments.
• Put the orange segments, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, lettuce, and arugula into a salad bowl and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Add a drizzle of honey or silan if you prefer a sweeter dressing.