This is a good salad to try as we make the transition from Summer to Fall. It has lots of good flavors that compliment each other really well, and great texture too. Pomegranate molasses can be hard to find but you can substitute it with Pomegranate syrup which you make by reducing a little Pomegranate juice and sugar. Omit the pomegranate seeds if you don't have access to fresh ones. I personally couldn't find any Walnut Oil within 50 miles so I used grapeseed oil which has a neutral flavor. Even with all the substitutions it was still a killer salad. Definitely one to try as the Butternut Squash starts showing up at the markets.

This is a good salad to try as we make the transition from Summer to Fall. It has lots of good flavors that compliment each other really well, and great texture too. Pomegranate molasses can be hard to find but you can substitute it with Pomegranate syrup which you make by reducing a little Pomegranate juice and sugar. Omit the pomegranate seeds if you don't have access to fresh ones. I personally couldn't find any Walnut Oil within 50 miles so I used grapeseed oil which has a neutral flavor. Even with all the substitutions it was still a killer salad. Definitely one to try as the Butternut Squash starts showing up at the markets.

"Green salad" takes on a whole new meaning when you give ordinary celery the respect it deserves. Save the limp lettuce for another meal--this crunchy combo, bound with a sherry vinegar-walnut oil vinaigrette, makes any meal festive. It's a natural first course for Thanksgiving--especially if you're looking for an unusual potluck offering to take along--but it also makes a memorable starter for other autumn home dinners starring pork or poultry.

"Green salad" takes on a whole new meaning when you give ordinary celery the respect it deserves. Save the limp lettuce for another meal--this crunchy combo, bound with a sherry vinegar-walnut oil vinaigrette, makes any meal festive. It's a natural first course for Thanksgiving--especially if you're looking for an unusual potluck offering to take along--but it also makes a memorable starter for other autumn home dinners starring pork or poultry.

I have served this colorful, refreshing salad to people of all ages, and it is always a hit. Great for potlucks, too.

I have served this colorful, refreshing salad to people of all ages, and it is always a hit. Great for potlucks, too.

This would be equally delicious without sauteeing the ingredients and simply tossing together.

This would be equally delicious without sauteeing the ingredients and simply tossing together.