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Fresh Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad with Feta

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A bright, tangy, and elegant salad combining sweet Fuyu persimmons, crunchy pomegranate arils, salty feta cheese, and toasted nuts. It is a quick, healthy dish that balances textures and flavors perfectly.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 firm Fuyu persimmons
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • 4 oz block of feta cheese
  • 1 handful fresh mint leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a small skillet over medium heat and toast the walnuts or pecans for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until nutty and slightly darker. Remove from heat, let cool, and crush roughly.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Wash the persimmons, remove the stems, and slice them into thin rounds or wedges. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the pomegranate arils to the bowl with the persimmons.
  5. Crumble the block of feta cheese over the fruit, aiming for chunks rather than fine crumbs.
  6. Tear the fresh mint leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl.
  7. Gently toss all ingredients together with a large spoon. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss lightly to coat.
  8. Sprinkle the toasted nuts over the salad. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use Fuyu persimmons which are firm and non-astringent. Avoid Hachiya persimmons unless they are completely soft/jelly-like, as firm Hachiya persimmons are bitter. Assemble the salad just before serving to prevent the fruit from becoming watery due to the salt and acid. For a vegan option, swap feta for a dairy-free alternative and honey for maple syrup.

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Keywords: persimmon salad, pomegranate feta salad, healthy appetizer, quick salad, gluten-free salad, vegetarian recipe, fall salad, fruit salad

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