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Persimmon Salad

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This persimmon salad is a light, vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of ripe persimmons with burrata, figs, pomegranate, and toasted hazelnuts. Perfect as a side or a light main, this salad is ideal for winter when persimmons are in season. Quick to prepare and full of fresh, seasonal ingredients, it’s a delicious way to enjoy the best of the season.

Persimmon Salad close up

Persimmon Salad: A Celebration of Winter Flavours

Simply dressed in extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this persimmon salad with burrata, figs, pomegranate, and toasted hazelnuts is a celebration of seasonal flavours.

With their vibrant colour and sweet, honeyed flavour, persimmons are a delightful addition to winter recipes. They pair beautifully with the creamy richness of burrata cheese. Figs add a delicious juicy sweetness, while pomegranate seeds give a burst of tartness and the toasted hazelnuts bring a satisfying crunch.

A feast for both the eyes and tastebuds, this salad makes a beautiful side dish during the festive season and can also be enjoyed any time during the fall and winter months.

I am using lamb lettuce (known as corn salad or mâche in the US) which has a delicate and tender texture. However, feel free to substitute with mixed salad leaves, including rocket/ arugula or other lettuces, to suit your preference.

🌱 MAKE IT VEGAN : Swap the burrata for a plant-based mozzarella or skip it entirely.

How to Serve This Persimmon Salad

This salad is incredibly versatile, making it ideal for different occasions:

1. As a Light Starter

  • Impress your guests by serving this salad before the main meal.

2. As a Side Dish

  • Perfect alongside grilled tofu, chickpeas or grilled fish and meats.
  • Works well with warm grain-based dishes (quinoa, farro, or couscous).

3. As a Main Course

  • Turn it into a hearty meal by adding grilled protein.
  • Serve with crusty sourdough bread or a warm baguette.

Why You Will Love This Salad

  • Bursting with Seasonal Flavours – Persimmons, figs, and pomegranate bring a natural sweetness and tartness, perfectly balanced by the creamy burrata and crunchy toasted hazelnuts.
  • Light Yet Satisfying – This salad is ideal as a starter, side, or even a main for a healthy meal.
  • So Pretty – Blending bright orange persimmons, deep-red pomegranate, and green salad leaves, this salad looks as good as it tastes – perfect for festive tables or special occasions.
  • Quick and Easy to Prepare – Ready in 10 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Customisable for Different Diets – Make it vegan by swapping burrata for a plant-based mozzarella or omit it or make it nut-free by skipping the hazelnuts.

Other winter salads to enjoy

  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
  • Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
  • Mushroom Salad (with Tahini Dressing)
  • Roasted Parsnip and Orange Salad

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  • Persimmon Salad: A Celebration of Winter Flavours
  • Why You Will Love This Salad
  • Other winter salads to enjoy
  • Watch how to make this persimmon salad
  • How to make this persimmon salad
    • Ingredients
    • Step 1: Dry toast the hazelnuts
    • Step 2: Prepare the fruits and vegetables
    • Step 3: Build this persimmon salad
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How to make this persimmon salad

Ingredients

To make this persimmon salad you will need:

  • hazelnuts
  • persimmon
  • figs
  • lamb lettuce (corn salad/mâche)
  • pomegranate
  • burrata
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar 
  • salt & pepper

Step 1: Dry toast the hazelnuts

Dry toast the hazelnuts in a frying pan. Chop them roughly and set aside.

chopping toasted hazelnuts

Step 2: Prepare the fruits and vegetables

persimmon, figs and pomegranate on chopping board

Cut the persimmon into quarters, and then into slices. Cut the figs into quarters.

Step 3: Build this persimmon salad

Persimmon Salad with burrata

Place the lettuce on a serving plate. Scatter the persimmon, figs, pomegranate seeds, and chopped hazelnuts on top.

Place the burrata in the middle on the dish.

Season to taste with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and serve.

I hope you enjoy this persimmon salad as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

persimmon salad

Persimmon Salad

This vibrant persimmon salad with burrata, figs, pomegranate, and toasted hazelnuts is a celebration of seasonal flavours.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEEgg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
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Prep Time 8 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Christmas Recipes, Quick & Easy, Salads
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 268 kcal

Equipment

1 frying pan

Disclaimer: the equipment list above includes affiliate links to products I use and like.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 50 g hazelnuts
  • 1 large persimmon
  • 2 figs
  • 80 g lamb lettuce (corn salad/mâche)
  • 1/4 pomegranate
  • 1 ball burrata
  • 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or more to taste
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar or more to taste
  • salt & pepper
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Instructions
 

  • Dry toast the hazelnuts in a frying pan. Chop them roughly and set aside.
    50 g hazelnuts
  • Cut the persimmon into quarters, and then into slices.
    1 large persimmon
  • Cut the figs into quarters.
    2 figs
  • Place the lettuce on a serving plate. Scatter the persimmon, figs, pomegranate seeds, and chopped hazelnuts on top.
    80 g lamb lettuce (corn salad/mâche), 1/4 pomegranate
  • Place the burrata in the middle on the dish.
    1 ball burrata
  • Season to taste with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and serve.
    3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper

Video

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1458IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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