Apple/Pomegranate Salad

This one is my own creation, based on several other salad recipes I've made and tried. Great when served with other entrees, or as part of a multi-course meal as a palate cleanser.

It's a very feel as you go recipe, so take the quantity suggestions very loosely (double or halve as you like).

Ingredients	Quantity	Preparation
Mixed Greens	1/2 lbs	I like a blend of baby spinach, romaine, etc.
Pomegranate Seeds	1/2 cup	Yes, you have to take the seeds out by hand and its not hard
Small Apple	1 piece	Chopped to look like 1 inch fries
Goat Cheese	2 tbs	Crumbled
Cherry Tomatoes	1/2 cup	Halved
Olives	1/2 cup	Sliced, whole, halved, or blend
Fresh Cilantro Leaves	1 tbs	Optional

Method:

1. In a big bowl, add the greens. Shake the bowl a bit to let the greens settle.
2. Spread the tomatoes, olives, and apple.
3. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Add more if necessary
4. Sprinkle with goat cheese. It should look like a green field with a little dusting of snow!
5. Spread the Cilantro leaves around.
6. Refrigerate until serving time.

Makes ~4 regular-sized servings.

Serving suggestion: Serve with salad dressing (Vinaigrettes work best), extra pomegranate seeds and goat cheese sprinkles on the side.

Variations:

1. Sprinkle slivered almonds for a little more crunch.
2. Use feta cheese instead of goat cheese.
3. Diced red/yellow peppers add more color to the salad.

I'll attempt my own salad dressings soon enough, and will provide a link on this post.