This salad captures the essence of Eastern Mediterranean flavors with the sweetness of figs, the crunch of walnuts, and the tanginess of green apples, all brought together by the rich and slightly sweet dressing.

• 4 cups arugula, washed and dried
• 1 cup grapes, halved optional 
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
• 6   dried figs, sliced
• 1 green apple, placed in hot water for 10 minutes to rehydrate, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, grapes, walnuts, dried figs, green apple slices, and torn basil leaves

  2. whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses in a small bowl and drizzle the dressing over the salad.