Tea Leaf Salad With Pomegranate Reduction Recipe

Name: Tea Leaf Salad With Pomegranate Reduction
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 handfuls red romaine lettuce; 2 cups baby tatsoi; 1 japanese cucumber; 1/4 pomgranate (seeds); 3/4 pomegranate (juice); 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fermented tea leaves; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 lime (juice); 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon exra virgin olive oil (for garnish); 2 green onions (for garnish)

Servings: persons

5 handfuls red romaine lettuce
2 cups baby tatsoi
1 japanese cucumber
1/4 pomgranate (seeds)
3/4 pomegranate (juice)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fermented tea leaves
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lime (juice)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon exra virgin olive oil (for garnish)
2 green onions (for garnish)

1
Remove the seeds from the pomegranate and reserve 1/4 of them in the refrigerator.
2
Juice the remaining seeds by pulsing in blender 3-4 times or by using mortar and pestle and then straining.
3
Put the juice in a small sauce pan, add sugar and reduce on medium heat for 5 minutes. Put reduction in refrigerator.
4
Mix tea leaves, olive oil, garlic, lime, and salt in large mixing bowl and then toss in lettuces and mix well.
5
Plate mixture on small plates and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
6
Stripe-peel the cucumber, slice on mandolin and place on top.
7
Drizzle pomegranate reduction over the salad.
8
Garnish each salad with the green onion and pomegranate seeds.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 handfuls red romaine lettuce, 2 cups baby tatsoi, 1 japanese cucumber, 1/4 pomgranate (seeds), and more.

Yes, Tea Leaf Salad With Pomegranate Reduction falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Tea Leaf Salad With Pomegranate Reduction

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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