Green Leaf Pomegranate Salad Recipe

This Green Leaf Pomegranate Salad Recipe is delicious as a side.  It is high in fibre so is great for keeping your digestive system healthy.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 himalayan salt
• 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1-2 pre packed baby spinach
• 3/4 cup finely sliced radish heads
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts (place in a moderate oven for a few minutes or until toasted)
• 1 large firm-ripe pear  sliced into julienne slivers

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, boil the pomegranate juice until reduced to 1/4 cup, this should take about 5-6 minutes.  Take off the heat and let cool.
2. Once the reduced juice is coil, whisk in the lemon juice, oil, salt, thyme and pepper.
3. In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds and hazelnuts, pour over the dressing and arrange the pear on the salad. 
4. Sit back and enjoy!