Citrus And Persimmon Salad Recipes

PERSIMMON, BEET, AND CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wrap beets in parchment-lined foil (each color in a separate packet). Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until knife-tender, about 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, rub beets with paper towels to remove skins. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
• Remove peels and pith from citrus fruits with a sharp knife. Working over a small bowl to catch juices, carefully cut between membranes to remove segments. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl.
• Arrange beets, citrus segments, persimmons, endive, and watercress on a platter. In a bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons reserved citrus juices and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad just before serving.

PERSIMMON AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the shallot and vinegar in a small bowl and macerate 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and a little pepper. Whisk in the olive oil.
• With a serrated knife, peel the oranges, then slice into 1/2-inch rounds. Arrange the orange slices on a platter.
• Peel the persimmons, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices or wedges and arrange over the oranges.
• The salad can be covered and refrigerated up to 3 hours. Just before serving, whisk the dressing again and drizzle over the fruit. Garnish with watercress sprigs, if you like.

PERSIMMON, POMEGRANATE, AND MASSAGED KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss macademia nuts with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and pinch of salt; spread on baking sheet.
• Toast macademia nuts in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and coat with 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
• Whisk orange juice, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl to make dressing.
• Place kale pieces, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; massage with your hands until kale is tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add persimmon slices and dressing and toss to mix. Top with pomegranate seeds and maple-roasted macademia nuts.