Grapefruit, Mustard Greens and Date Salad

INGREDIENTS
1T finely chopped shallot
1T fresh lime juice
1-½T extra virgin olive oil
½T sugar
¼T salt
1 small pink or red grapefruit
¼lb mustard greens, leaves only (discard stem and ribs) torn or cut into ½ pieces (about 2 cups)
¼c dried dates, pitted and chopped

Optional Garnish: Pomegranate seeds


DIRECTIONS
1. Stir together shallot and lime juice in a small bowl and let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in oil, sugar, and salt.

2. Peel grapefruit, eliminating any white pitch with a sharp knife. Cut into sections, free from membranes. Toss mustard greens in a bowl with dates, then toss again with dressing.

3. Divide greens and dates onto two plates and top with grapefruit sections. Garnish with optional pomegranate seeds.