Spinach and Persimmon Salad with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate

Prep time: 20 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

Perfect with any meal, this spinach salad is a blend of sweet persimmon, tart pomegranate seeds, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy sliced almonds.

Ingredients

1 Fuyu persimmon, peeled and cored
2 cups roughly chopped spinach
3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1 Slice persimmon into 1/4-inch rounds, then slice each round into quarters.
2 Place chopped spinach into a salad bowl. Top with persimmon quarters, pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, and sliced almonds.
3 Whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.