Becky's Simply Amazing Persimmon Arugula Salad
A beautiful winter salad with sweet, vibrant persimmons, creamy chunks of avocado, all nestled into a bed of snappy arugula and topped with salty feta, chopped pistachios, and a simple lemon vinaigrette. Simple, tasty, and perfect as a side dish for any meal or holiday gathering.
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
Simple Lemon Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup high quality extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
Persimmon Arugula Salad
- 5 oz arugula (aboout 5 packed cups)
- 2 Fuyu persimmons stemmed, quartered, seeded if necessary, then thinly sliced
- 1 medium avocado pitted & diced
- ½ cup pistachios roughly chopped
- 3 oz feta cheese crumbled
- Simple Lemon Vinaigrette
Instructions
Simple Lemon Vinaigrette
- Place all of the ingredients in a small mason jar, screw the lid on tight, and shake vigorously to emulsify.
Persimmon Arugula Salad
- Place all of the ingredients in a large salad bowl and toss to combine (see notes).
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Tip: If the salad isn't going to be served immediately, wait to add the vinaigrette to the salad until serving time. This will prevent the arugula from becoming wilted.
Nutrition
Calories: 150 kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 9.1 g (3%) | Protein: 5.3 g (11%) | Fat: 11.4 g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 3.2 g (20%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.3 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 12.6 mg (4%) | Sodium: 139.2 mg (6%) | Potassium: 353 mg (10%) | Fiber: 3.1 g (13%) | Sugar: 2 g (2%) | Vitamin A: 53.7 IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 12.1 mg (15%) | Calcium: 128.5 mg (13%) | Iron: 1.2 mg (7%)
Nutritional information should be considered an estimate only; please consult a registered dietician, nutritionist, or physician for specific health-related questions.
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