Description
Persimmon Pomegranate Delight whisks Mediterranean flavors into an elegant winter salad. Juicy persimmons and ruby pomegranate seeds dance with tangy goat cheese, creating a refreshing plate that brings Mediterranean sunshine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 6 to 8 persimmons, 2 pounds (907 grams)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds, from 1 pomegranate
Herbs and Vegetables:
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped cilantro, about ½ bunch
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced (½ cup)
Dressing and Seasonings:
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, from 2 large limes, or substitute lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice the red onion into thin, delicate crescents, then meticulously dice the jalapeños into tiny, uniform pieces. Transfer these ingredients into a spacious salad vessel.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice directly over the onion and jalapeño mixture, ensuring thorough coverage. Allow the ingredients to macerate and develop flavor profiles for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully remove the skin from the persimmons and slice them into elegant, translucent wedges. Gently incorporate the persimmon slices into the marinating onion mixture.
- Scatter vibrant pomegranate seeds throughout the salad, creating bursts of ruby-like color and juicy texture. Finely chop fresh cilantro leaves and sprinkle them generously over the developing dish.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil (approximately or 30 milliliters) across the salad. Season with kosher salt (or 2.5 grams) and freshly cracked black pepper (or 0.5 grams) to enhance the natural flavors.
- Using salad tongs or two large spoons, delicately toss all ingredients, ensuring each component is evenly coated with the lime-olive oil dressing. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, potentially adding more lime juice for brightness.
- For a final flourish, garnish with additional cilantro leaves and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately to preserve the salad’s crisp, fresh characteristics.
Notes
- Marinate onions and jalapeños in lime juice to soften their sharp edges and enhance flavor complexity.
- Fresh persimmons bring delicate sweetness and unique texture to this vibrant salad.
- Pomegranate seeds contribute delightful crunch and jewel-like bursts of tangy brightness.
- Quick prep time makes this salad perfect for spontaneous gatherings or last-minute meal additions.
- Balance flavors by adjusting lime juice, salt, and pepper to suit personal taste preferences.
- Cilantro provides a fresh, herbal note that complements the fruity and spicy elements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg