Persimmon and Korean Pear Salad with Lemon Dressing
….In the backyards of many homes in California, orange and persimmon trees are abundant. These vibrant, orange-hued fruits, hanging in profusion, are gifts meant to be shared. Every autumn, my second son-in-law’s family sends us several boxes of persimmons harvested from their backyard. I am always grateful for this generosity. Steve, my second son-in-law, picks the fruit, and my daughter, along with her mother-in-law, carefully cleans and beautifully packs them into boxes before delivering them to us. Thank you so much!
Persimmons are one of my favorite fruits — crispy and sweet, they never fail to delight me, no matter how many I eat. Today, I decided to use persimmons alongside crisp pears to create a simple, fresh salad. I dressed it lightly with lemon salt, and olive oil, and added slightly bitter arugula greens for balance, which turned out to be a wonderful combination.
To complement the persimmons, I included walnuts and some nuts from a granola I made a few days ago, along with Brie cheese for protein. Though simple, I took care to stack the ingredients beautifully on the plate, adding an extra touch of joy and fun to the meal.
Persimmons are excellent for your health! Be sure to try adding them to your salads!
Servings; 4
Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 persimmons, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 Korean pear, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 100 g arugula
- 120 g Brie cheese, cut into small pieces
- granola to taste
For Lemon Dressing:
- 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon salt
- white pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp olive oil
Cooking Instruments:
- Combine the lemon juice, honey, lemon salt, white pepper, and olive oil in a bowl, then mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Arrange the arugula on a serving plate.
3. Add the persimmons and Korean pear on top of the arugula.
4. Add the Brie cheese on top of the arugula.
5. Sprinkle a bit of granola and dressing over the salad.
6. Serve it.
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