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Ingredients
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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24 small square or round wonton wrappers
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Kosher salt
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Black pepper
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 shallot, minced
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1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest plus 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
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2 medium garlic cloves, finely grated
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Large pinch of sugar
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3 (4-ounce) bunches of arugula (not baby), trimmed and very coarsely chopped
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3/4 pound Belgian endives (4 small), halved lengthwise, cored, and thickly sliced on the bias
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2 small fennel bulbs, halved through the core and very thinly sliced crosswise
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2 (4-ounce) bunches of watercress, thick stems discarded
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1 1/2 cups pomegranate seeds
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1 cup thinly sliced scallions
Directions
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In a large, deep skillet, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil until shimmering. Add two or three wonton wrappers at a time to the hot oil and fry over moderately high heat, turning, until browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes per batch. Using tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain and season lightly with salt.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the olive oil, shallot, lime zest, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic and sugar. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
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In a large bowl, toss the arugula, endive, fennel, watercress, pomegranate seeds and scallions. Add the dressing and toss. Serve right away, with the crispy wontons.
Make ahead
The salad, dressing and crispy wontons can all be made earlier in the day and combined just before serving.