CUCUMBER-POMEGRANATE SALAD RECIPE

Pomegranates or “granadas” in Spanish are an ancient fruit, used before the Roman times. In fact, the city of "Granada" is named after the pomegranate! In the streets of Granada, there are pomegranate symbols everywhere you go. Around the Mediterranean, which includes the Middle East, pomegranates are a popular fruit to be eaten fresh or cooked in jellies, jams, desserts and sauces. This recipe is colorful and has a very festive look, so we like to serve it at Thanksgiving.

Prep Time 15 min

Ingredients

• 2 pomegranates
• 2 large cucumbers
• 1 1/2 - 2 cans (15 oz each) of garbanzo beans
• 2 Large cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• red wine vinegar for dressing
• extra virgin Spanish olive oil for dressing