Escarole With Persimmons Pomegranate Seeds And Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette Recipes

ESCAROLE WITH PERSIMMONS, POMEGRANATE SEEDS, AND LEMON-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the lemon juice, shallots, mustard, and marjoram in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Slowly add olive oil, whisking constantly, until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss escarole with just enough vinaigrette to coat. Arrange persimmon slices over greens, and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, if using. Serve remainingvinaigrette on the side.

PERSIMMONS AND ROASTED CHICORIES WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash chicories, then trim and quarter lengthwise (or cut into sixths if large); do not pat dry. Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt; mash into a paste with the side of a knife; transfer to a non-reactive bowl with shallot, sugar, vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper; let stand 10 minutes. Whisk in mustard, then 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Vinaigrette can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days. Return to room temperature before using).
• Preheat oven to 375°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss chicories with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and thyme; season with salt and pepper and spread in a single layer. Roast, turning once halfway through, until chicories are crisp-tender and charred in places, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, combine persimmons, pomegranate arils, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add olives, herbs, and half of vinaigrette. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange chicories on a serving platter and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Spoon fruit mixture evenly over chicories and serve immediately.

WINTER LETTUCES WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Place the greens in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the greens and serve with freshly ground pepper.

PERSIMMON AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH CRUMBLED RICOTTA AND POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the watercress, frisée, persimmons, and shallot. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, tossing with your hands to dress the salad lightly and evenly. Divide the salad equally among chilled plates. Top with the ricotta and pomegranate seeds.
• Pour the pomegranate juice into a small pot and set over medium-low heat. Cook until the juice has reduced to 1/4 cup and is thick and syrupy, roughly 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In a small mixing bowl or mason jar, combine the cooled pomegranate syrup, champagne and balsamic vinegars, and olive and canola oils; season lightly with salt and pepper. Whisk or shake to blend and dissolve the salt.
• Persimmons
• Persimmons are one of those fall fruits people often don't know what to do with. It's important to understand there are two kinds of persimmons: Fuyu (the kind you can eat right away), which is small and somewhat squat, and Hachiya (Japanese), which is shaped sort of like an acorn. Beware; if Hachiya persimmons are not completely ripe, they make your tongue do funny things! For this recipe I use Fuyu, which you can eat when firm, are crisp and sweet like an apple, and are really easy to work with. The shiny, pumpkin-colored fruit ranges from pale golden-orange to rich reddish-orange. Generally, the darker the color, the sweeter the taste.