Pomegranate spinach salad

A bitter-based fresh spinach salad with pomegranates adds a bit of sparkle and "pop" to the otherwise silky scallop texture. They enjoy the distraction as much as they enjoy hacking your taste buds. When the environment of a taste bud changes, it behaves differently. Your tongue delivers the five taste sensations: sourness, bitterness, sweetness, saltiness, and umami. Each sensation is triggered by taste-sensitive cells in the tongue, which are made up of proteins. Food molecules activate the proteins that send messages to the brain. Pomegranate and scallops provide opposing sensations: the fruit bursts with a sweet and sour flush, while the scallops offer melting salty umami.

But don't overlook some of our other senses. Add sliced apples to your salad to take your senses on a magical mystery tour. Now we're getting serious about contrasting flavors and textures! Furthermore, because of their high vitamin and nutrient content, leafy greens are an excellent dietary addition.