Pomegranate, Walnut and Radicchio salad with Clementine Vinaigrette

Here is a fresh and flavorful salad to brighten up the dreariest of winter days.

Pomegranate, Walnut and Clementine salad

• One small head radicchio (Italian chicory), chopped (about 3 cups or 100g)
• 1 bunch watercress (about 3 cups or 60 g)
• Seeds from 1 pomegranate
• 3 clementines, segmented (instructions here)
• 3/4 cup (75 g) walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 2 oz (50 g) Parmesan at room temperature, shaved into curls with a vegetable peeler

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl and dress with the orange vinaigrette.

Clementine Vinaigrette

• 1/2 c good quality extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp orange (or clementine) juice
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp pomegranate juice (optional)
• 1 tsp grated clementine rind
• 1 shallot, finely minced (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

Whisk together all ingredients until well combined. Dress the salad and serve immediately.