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Arugula, Fennel and Persimmons Salad

December 10, 2015 by Mary 18 Comments

Is it just me?

Why does it seem like Christmas is so soon right after Thanksgiving?

I know it’s the same date every year but time sure seems to fly these days.

So with all the holiday rich foods and drinks happening now, I thought you might like a lovely little clean salad that I made up the other night – actually the night before Thanksgiving is when I first served this – the night before another eat-a-thon!

It is the season for persimmons! I LOVE them and I have been using them everywhere! From pasta dishes to roasted fish to meats to salads, you name it!

I love the color (orange is my fave), and they’re surprising, sweet, refreshing and oh so lovely.

Arugula fennel and persimmon salad.

So this salad of baby arugula, shaved fresh fennel, and chopped persimmons with a champagne vinaigrette is super simple and the taste is light, crisp, fresh and sweet with a little heat from the greens – just delish! The perfect starter to clean your palate!

May you enjoy this in the coming weeks to add a little health to your merriment!

ARUGULA, FENNEL AND PERSIMMONS SALAD – serves 4 – 5

5 oz. baby arugula, washed, dried and chilled
½ of a large fennel bulb, shaved on a mandoline
2 persimmons – flat bottomed, cored and cut into chunks

Champagne Vinaigrette:

1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. Champagne vinegar
scant 1/2 cup of olive oil
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

Divide the arugula among the four or five salad plates. Top each with the shaved fennel slices, then top with the persimmon chunks. Drizzle with the champagne vinaigrette and serve immediately.

Arugula, fennel and persimmon salad overhead shot.

Watch people’s expressions when they think they might be eating a tomato and it turns out to be a sweet persimmon. Surprise!!

With salads, I find the simpler the better. Really, the ones with the least ingredients are the best. I always remember those restaurants that try too hard – their salads give them away – with waaay too many things in them.

KISS (you know, Keep It Simple Stupid) works with salads too!

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  1. Amy says

    December 11, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Elegant, and colorful. I love it.
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 17, 2016 at 10:29 PM

      Exactly the right adjectives, Amy, thank you!!

      Reply
  2. Jovina Coughlin says

    December 11, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    What a beautiful looking salad, so bright and fresh. Perfect for this time of year.
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 17, 2016 at 10:31 PM

      YES Jovina – it’s clean against all the winter… heaviness.

      Reply
  3. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    December 13, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    I love persimmon in my salad too. Yours looks really refreshing and delicious, Mary.
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 17, 2016 at 10:32 PM

      Thanks Angie!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  4. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    December 14, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    I swear Christmas comes every other month – time just flies. I’d like to take a break and enjoy this salad because persimmons are a favorite of mine.
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 17, 2016 at 10:32 PM

      You are so funny… 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  5. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Can’t believe Christmas is almost here! This month — heck, the entire year! — has flown by. Anyway, wonderful salad — perfect balance of flavors. Thanks!
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 17, 2016 at 10:33 PM

      Thanks John!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  6. Raymund says

    December 16, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    I never had used persimmons in a salad, what a great idea now I know what to do if I was given tons of this when the season comes here
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 17, 2016 at 10:34 PM

      Even if you’re not given them, search them out – truly delectable!!

      Reply
  7. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    December 17, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    I love fennel, the salad sounds fantastic!
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 17, 2016 at 10:37 PM

      I do too Manali – I love it raw, (thin or thick sliced) roasted, grilled or braised – and it tastes different each time!

      Reply
  8. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

    December 17, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Persimmons and fennel seem like such a fun and elegant combination. You can bet I won’t forget this! Thanks Mary!
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 17, 2016 at 10:38 PM

      Thanks Abbe!! You make me smile – it was elegant!

      Reply
  9. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says

    December 30, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Love the surprise of the persimmon! And the peppery flavor of the arugula with the fennel! Such a great, and unexpected, combination!
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    • Mary Frances says

      January 17, 2016 at 10:39 PM

      Yes!!! It totally was Lindsey! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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