Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad with Arugula and Hazelnuts
 
 
A charming winter salad that pairs in-season persimmon and pomegranate with arugula and toasted hazelnuts.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • ⅔ cup blanched hazelnuts
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp hazelnut oil, divided
  • 1 tbsp finely diced shallot + 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp pomegranate juice
  • ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 small fuyu persimmons, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ½ lb arugula
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 375F.
  2. Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and then place in the oven. Toast for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once halfway through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Once cool enough to touch, coarsely chop the nuts and then toss them with 1 tsp hazelnut oil and a hefty pinch of salt.
  3. Meanwhile, stir together the diced shallot, pomegranate juice, sherry vinegar, rice vinegar, and ½ tsp salt in a medium bowl. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil and the remaining 1 tbsp of hazelnut oil. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and extra vinegar.
  4. Combine the persimmons, sliced shallots, and pomegranate seeds in a large salad bowl. Add in the dressing and toss to combine. Season again with salt and black pepper, to taste. Toss with the arugula and taste again for seasoning.
  5. Arrange the salad among 4 bowls and sprinkle the hazelnuts over the top.
Notes
Recipe slightly adapted from Sunday Suppers at Lucques
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2019/01/persimmon-pomegranate-salad-arugula-hazelnuts.html