PERSIMMON SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE AND CANDIED WALNUTS

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Persimmon Salad with Pomegranate and Candied Walnuts image

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces Walnuts
2 tablespoons Sugar
.5 teaspoon Fleur de sel or other coarse sea salt
1 Shallot, finely sliced
2 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
3 Fuyu persimmons (medium), peeled
8 ounces Radicchio
.5 cup Pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the sugared walnuts: Line a baking sheet with parchment. Put walnuts in a small bowl. Pour very hot water over walnuts for 1 minute, then drain. Add sugar and fleur de sel. Mix to coat nuts evenly, then spread them on the parchment. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until crisp and caramelized. Cool, then break walnuts apart. (May be prepared up to 5 days ahead; store in the cupboard in an airtight container.)
  • Put shallots in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and the sherry vinegar. Let mixture steep for 10 minutes. Whisk in walnut oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Core and cut persimmons into 1/2-inch-thick wedges and transfer to a low, wide salad bowl. Salt persimmons lightly, then dress with vinaigrette.
  • Add radicchio leaves and gently toss with hands to coat leaves, pulling persimmon pieces to the top.
  • Scatter pomegranate seeds over the top, along with any collected juices. Garnish with sugared walnuts and serve.

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