Onion Salad with Mint and Pomegranate

• BASIC-EASY
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 large Spanish or Bermuda onion (1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2. 1 tablespoon coarse salt
3. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4. 1 teaspoon pomegranate syrup
5. 1/2 teaspoon sugar
6. Pinch of cayenne pepper
7. 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
8. 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds

1. In a medium bowl, toss the onion slices with the salt and let stand for 20 minutes. Rinse the onion in 2 changes of cold water and pat dry.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, pomegranate syrup, sugar and cayenne. Add the onion and mint and toss well. Transfer the salad to a plate and garnish with the pomegranate seeds.