Our go-to recipe for pairing with roasts from beef to lamb and even salmon, don't be put off by the tons of mint in this sweet-tart Minted Pomegranate Salsa recipe, it's the key!
3tablespoonsfresh clementine, or mandarin, or tangerine juice
2tablespoonspomegranate molassesYou can buy pomegranate molasses online or in most gourmet grocery stores.
1tablespoonAged balsamic or sherry vinegar
1largeshallot minced
2/3cuploosely packed fresh mint leavesthinly sliced
Kosher salt and Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Make The Pomegranate Salsa: Combine olive oil, juice, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, shallot, and pomegranate seeds in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combined. Let sit at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Stir in mint and citrus zest and serve.Yields 2 cups. TIP: The salsa (without mint) can be made up to 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use then stir in mint right before serving.