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he holidays are a time for 
people to come together to 
share a meal with family 
and friends. I like 
to serve different 
kinds of salads, 
and this is always a 
family favorite at our 
holiday celebrations. 
It’s easy and can be 
made ahead and so 
delicious!

DEBRA’S SALMON AND WILD 
RICE SALAD 
Serves 6

Ingredients

2 pounds center-cut salmon, cooked to 

your liking, chilled

1 cup wild rice, cooked according to 

package directions, chilled

5 ounces arugula, washed and spun dry

1 container assorted colored cherry 

tomatoes, washed and dried; halved, if 

large

8 ounces green beans, cooked and chilled 

1 container pomegranate arils

Chopped parsley

Dill fronds

Optional Ingredients:

1 apple, sliced thin

½ small red onion, chopped small 

4 celery stalks, chopped small

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing:

½ cup runny tahini (I like the brand Achdut 

Tahini) 

2-4 Tablespoons pomegranate molasses

1 lemon, juiced, plus another half if you like 

a tart dressing

1-2 Tablespoons runny honey, depending 

on how sweet you like your dressing

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

garlic clove

Salt and pepper to taste

¼ to ½ cup cold water

Directions
To make the dressing, use a 
food processor to process all the 
ingredients except the water until 
smooth. Add the cold water to 
achieve a pourable dressing. Set 
aside.
On a large platter, spread the 
wild rice on the bottom and then 
add the arugula on top. Break up 
the salmon into large flakes and 
arrange on top of the arugula. 
Mix together the cherry tomatoes 
and the green beans and arrange 
on top of the salmon. Sprinkle with 
the pomegranate arils.
Pour on the dressing and garnish 
with the parsley and dill. Add 
optional ingredients. Salad can be 
made two days ahead, keeping 
all the ingredients separate until 
serving time. 

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