Best Persimmons And Roasted Chicories With Shallot Vinaigrette Recipes

Persimmons and Roasted Chicories with Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds mixed chicories, such as speckled radicchio, Treviso, and endive (6 to 8 heads, depending on size)
1 small clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small shallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
Pinch of sugar
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 thyme sprigs
3 Fuyu persimmons, halved and sliced into thin wedges (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups pomegranate arils (from 2 large)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and torn into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, torn if large
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves, torn

Steps:

Wash chicories, then trim and quarter lengthwise (or cut into sixths if large); do not pat dry. Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt; mash into a paste with the side of a knife; transfer to a non-reactive bowl with shallot, sugar, vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper; let stand 10 minutes. Whisk in mustard, then 1/2 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Vinaigrette can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days. Return to room temperature before using).
Preheat oven to 375°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss chicories with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and thyme; season with salt and pepper and spread in a single layer. Roast, turning once halfway through, until chicories are crisp-tender and charred in places, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, combine persimmons, pomegranate arils, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add olives, herbs, and half of vinaigrette. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.
Arrange chicories on a serving platter and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Spoon fruit mixture evenly over chicories and serve immediately.

Escarole with Persimmons, Pomegranate Seeds, and Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons)
1/4 cup minced shallots
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 heads escarole, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
5 Fuyu persimmons, very thinly sliced
Seeds of 1 pomegranate (optional)

Steps:

Combine the lemon juice, shallots, mustard, and marjoram in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Slowly add olive oil, whisking constantly, until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss escarole with just enough vinaigrette to coat. Arrange persimmon slices over greens, and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, if using. Serve remainingvinaigrette on the side.

Mixed Chicories with Persimmons image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Coarse salt
2 pounds mixed chicories, such as radicchio, Radicchio di Treviso, Palla Rossa, and frisee, torn into 1-inch pieces (18 cups)
1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
3 Fuyu persimmons, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Make the dressing: Gradually whisk oil into vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt.
Make the salad: Toss chicories, walnuts, persimmons, and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.