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a festive persimmon and spinach salad with pomegrante seeds
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Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Spinach Salad with Maple Citrus Vinaigrette

This festive Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Spinach Salad with a Maple Citrus Vinaigrette is easy to make and perfect for holiday dinners, using fresh produce available from late fall through winter.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 4-5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1-2 Fuyu persimmons sliced
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds about 1/2 a large pomegranate
  • 1/3 cup toasted pecans roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion

For the Vinaigrette

  • 2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the spinach, persimmons, pomegranate seeds, pecans and red onions in a large bowl.
    4-5 ounces baby spinach, 1-2 Fuyu persimmons, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/3 cup toasted pecans, 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • In a small jar, combine the orange juice, vinegar, maple syrup, lime juice, cinnamon, olive oil, and season with salt & pepper. Seal tightly with a lid, then shake well until combined.
    2 Tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice, 1 1/2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon lime juice, Pinch of cinnamon, 1/4 cup olive oil, Salt & pepper
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, then toss together gently. Alternatively, you could arrange the salad ingredients on four individual plates and serve the dressing on the side. 

Notes

For a different but equally delicious flavor profile, try swapping cumin for the cinnamon.  It's just a pinch of either ingredient but it makes a big difference in taste. Both are wonderful with the maple and citrus flavors of the vinaigrette.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2681IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg

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