Ingredients

• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• One 5-ounce container baby spinach
• 4 ounces white button mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced, about 1 cup
• 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon good quality extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Combine 1/4 cup juice with the sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small nonstick skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the walnuts and continue to cook, stirring, until the nuts are coated and dark and the liquid evaporates in the skillet, about another 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool. When cool, break apart with your hands.
2. Meanwhile, soak the red onion in ice water for about 10 minutes; drain and pat dry. Place the baby spinach in a serving bowl and top with the onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and walnuts. In a bowl whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons juice with the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and then whisk in the oil. Drizzle over the salad and toss just before serving.
3. Calories: 140 Fat: 10 grams Saturated Fat: 1 gram Protein: 4 grams Carbohydrates: 12 grams Sugar: 6 grams Fiber: 3 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 300 milligrams