Mesclun Salad with Avocado, Jicama, & Pomegranate Dressing

Preheat oven to 350°F

Ingredients

1 small bag mesclun greens
1 yellow onion (ends & skin removed, cut into ½ inch slices)
1 jalapeno pepper
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. olive oil
½ cup pomegranate juice
½ cup lime juice
1 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
2 avocados, sliced
1 medium jicama (peeled and cut into matchsticks)
salt & pepper

Method

Heat Olive oil in a large ovenproof sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion slices and let brown. Turn onions over and add garlic and jalapeno to pan. Cook another 2 minutes. Place pan in oven and cook until deep golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool.

Chop onion and garlic and place in a mixing bowl. Cut jalapeno in half, remove seeds and chop the jalapeno. Add a small amount to bowl (you can always add more if you like). Add both juices to the bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Add cilantro and season with salt & pepper. In a large bowl add mesclun, avocados, and jicama. Lightly coat with dressing. Divide onto plates.

Toss all ingredients together. Spread out on a sheet pan. Roast until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Works well with Spiced Pepitas (see recipe)

Serves 4-5