Description
A vibrant and nutritious Persimmon Salad featuring shredded Brussels sprouts, sweet persimmon wedges, crisp apple slices, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans, all brought together with a smooth, flavorful persimmon and cinnamon honey dressing. This fresh and colorful salad is perfect for a light lunch or a festive side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts (shredded)
- 3 medium Persimmons (cut into wedges; about 12 wedges each)
- 1 medium Apple (sliced thinly)
- 1 medium Avocado (diced)
- 1/3 cup Red onions (sliced thinly)
- 1/3 cup Goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/3 cup Pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 1/3 cup Pecans
Dressing
- 1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Persimmon (peeled)
- 1 tbsp Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Cinnamon Honey
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large bowl or platter, combine the shredded Brussels sprouts, persimmon wedges, thinly sliced apple, diced avocado, thinly sliced red onions, crumbled goat cheese, pomegranate seeds if using, and pecans. Toss gently to distribute all components evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small blender or food processor, add the extra virgin olive oil, peeled persimmon, zero sugar cinnamon honey, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed to your preference.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the persimmon dressing evenly over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat the salad with the dressing. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm persimmons to avoid mushy texture.
- Pomegranate seeds are optional but add a lovely crunch and color contrast.
- For a vegan alternative, omit goat cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the texture of avocado and Brussels sprouts.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon honey according to your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: persimmon salad, Brussels sprouts salad, avocado salad, fall salad, healthy salad, seasonal fruits salad, easy salad, goat cheese salad
