Pomegranates are associated with Rosh Hashanah because the pomegranate is said to have 613 seeds, corresponding to the 613 mitzvot. The pomegranate has also long been a symbol of fertility, and thus of the unlimited possibilities for the new year.
2 Tablespoonsapple cider vinegar 1 1/2 Tablespoonsminced shallots 1 teaspoonDijon mustard 1/4 cuplight olive oil 2oranges (e.g. Valencia) 1 cuppomegranate seeds (approximately 1 pomegranate) 6 cupssalad greens Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoonhoney or maple syrup
Directions
Yield
Serves 4-6
Whisk together the cider vinegar, shallots, mustard, honey, and olive oil; set aside. Peel the oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible and cut into sections. In a large bowl, toss together the oranges, pomegranate seeds, and salad greens. Drizzle with dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste; toss gently to coat greens with dressing.
Leah Koenig is a freelance writer whose work has been published in The New York Times Magazine, Gastronomica, Jewish Living, Lilith, Culinate, Beliefnet and other publications.
