Ensalada Nochebuena (Mexican Christmas Eve Salad)

For The Salad

• ½ head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 medium beets, boiled, peeled and sliced*
• 1 very ripe plantain (yellow with black spots), sliced (optional) or a banana
• 1 c jicama, peeled and diced (optional) or water chestnuts
• 1 large sweet apple, sliced into wedges
• 1 large orange, peeled and sectioned
• ½ c peanuts, unsalted
• 1 c pomegranate arils (seeds)

For The Dressing

• ¼ c orange juice
• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp fresh mint or 1 tsp dry mint
• ⅛ tsp salt
• Honey or sugar (to taste)