Name: Grapefruit, Mustard Green, and Date Salad
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 small pink or red grapefruit; 1/4 lb young mustard greens, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups); 1/4 cup dried dates, pitted and chopped; Garnish: pomegranate seeds

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Grapefruit, Mustard Green, and Date Salad

Pomegranate seeds are a colorful, tangy garnish for this salad. The season for pomegranates comes to an end by mid-February, so plan ahead and buy one now (they keep for several weeks in the refrigerator).

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Cooks' note:

• Dressing, grapefruit sections, and greens can be prepared separately 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered. (Cover greens with a dampened paper towel and plastic wrap.)

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