Fuyu Persimmon & Arugula Salad

Dressing

1 Shallot

2 T. Vinegar

1 Sprig of thyme

 

Soak shallots in vinegar w/thyme for 25 min.

 

*Add at the end in last steps: 1/8-1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil (don’t over-do on the oil)

Salt & pepper

 

Pecans

1 c. Pecans

2 T. Sugar

Cayenne pepper

 

Blanch pecans in boiling water for 5 min – drain

Toss with sugar & cayenne

Bake at 375 for 10 min until crunchy (watch carefully!)

 

Salad

3 fuyu persimmons, peeled & sliced

Arugula

Oak leaf or frisee or other lettuce

1 pomegranate

4-8 oz. Goat cheese (go light, don’t over-do)

 

Toss persimmons with dressing

Add some of the oil

Add lettuce & pecans

Add more oil if needed

Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds & goat cheese