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POM-Cider-Glazed Smoked Salmon With Watercress, POM, and Endive Salad

POM-Cider-Glazed Smoked Salmon With Watercress, POM, and Endive Salad

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  • Prep Time

    Mins

  • Total Time

    1+

    Hrs

  • Serves

    4

  • Difficulty

    Medium

Preparation

Soak wood chips in water for approximately 30 minutes and start outdoor grill 15–30 minutes prior to grilling. In a saucepan over low heat, reduce cider and POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice to 1 cup; add honey and remove from heat. Allow to cool. Fold in mustard, chopped dill, horseradish, and a pinch of salt. Season both sides of salmon with a pinch of sugar and salt; let stand for 3–5 minutes. Remove stems from watercress and wash. Julienne carrot, daikon, and endive; toss with watercress and set aside. Once grill is ready, place salmon on foil-covered cardboard. Glaze salmon with pomegranate-cider reduction and place soaked applewood on coals and let them start to smolder. Place salmon on grill away from direct heat and smoke for approximately 10–12 minutes. Let salmon rest before serving. (Salmon can be made the day before and chilled.)

To serve: Toss watercress and POM Wonderful Pomegranate Arils with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place salad in center of plate and sliced salmon on top. Drizzle with excess dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
  • ½ cup POM Wonderful Pomegranate Arils
  • 2 lbs. salmon fillet
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cup whole grain mustard
  • ½ cup chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon grated horseradish
  • 4 bunches watercress
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 daikon
  • 1 Belgian endive
  • 5 lemons
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • Sugar and salt to taste
  • Cracked white pepper to taste
  • Applewood or cherrywood for smoking on outdoor grill

In This Recipe

100% Pomegranate Juice
POM Pomegranate Arils