Easy Pomegranate Persimmon Salad (video)

You’ll love this festive and delicious salad from the first bite! Easy pomegranate persimmon salad with creamy goat cheese, candied pecans, and zesty orange vinaigrette salad dressing. This incredible salad is perfect for the holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, roasted turkey, and beef recipes. Plus, it keeps well so you can make it ahead of time!

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Ingredients for Easy Persimmon Salad Recipe

Here are my tips for the main ingredients you’ll need to make this delicious persimmon salad! Find the full list of ingredients in the printable recipe card below.

• Frisee Lettuce – I love this crispy, slightly bitter lettuce! It’s a little different from the usual and perfect for this recipe. You can also use arugula, baby lettuce, or butter lettuce.
• Persimmons – use ripe, firm persimmons for the best results. While I love super ripe and soft persimmons as a snack, firm persimmons cut and present better.
• Candied Pecans – crispy and sweet, candied pecans are a great addition to this salad! Regular pecans, walnuts, or pistachios also work well.
• Goat Cheese – creamy, soft goat cheese pairs wonderfully with the persimmons! You can also use crumbled feta cheese or mild blue cheese.
• Oranges – for making the orange vinaigrette. Make sure to zest the orange first, then use the juice.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – a good quality olive oil is a must when making homemade dressing! It makes a real difference in the flavor.

Preparing the Salad Ingredients

I love just how easy this impressive holiday salad is to make! You can prepare the salad ahead of time, then simply dress when you’re ready to enjoy!

1. Wash the frisee lettuce in a bowl of cold water, then shake off any excess water. Turn the lettuce head upside down and cut away the core.
2. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces, then spread the lettuce over a large serving platter.
3. Thinly slice the shallot; quarter then slice the persimmons; finely dice the candied pecans. If using a whole pomegranate, seed the pomegranate.

How to Make Pomegranate Persimmon Salad

1. To assemble the salad, take 3 to 4 pieces of the persimmon slices, fan them out, and arrange over the lettuce.
2. Next, add the sliced shallots and sprinkle the diced pecans evenly over the salad. Crumble the soft goat cheese evenly over the salad, breaking the cheese into small crumbs.
3. Last, sprinkle the pomegranate arils over the top.
4. If you’re not serving the salad right away, wrap it gently with plastic wrap and set into the refrigerator.

Easy Orange Vinaigrette Dressing

This aromatic vinaigrette dressing will be your new favorite! The orange zest is fantastic in this recipe! You can make this dressing ahead of time and keep it refrigerated. It will keep well for up to 1 week in a sealed container.

1. For the salad dressing, first use a microplaner to zest the orange. Add the orange zest into a large measuring cup. Slice the orange in half and squeeze out the juice. This recipe needs 1/3 cup orange juice; use a second orange if needed.
2. Next, use the mircoplaner to finely grate the garlic cloves. Add the grated garlic, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and olive oil to the cup.
3. Season the dressing with fresh thyme, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk the dressing vigorously for a few minutes until it’s emulsified. Set the dressing aside until ready to use.

Enjoying the Persimmon Salad

When you’re ready to serve the salad, give the salad dressing one last whisk, then pour it generously all over the salad.

For this beautiful holiday salad, I don’t recommend tossing the ingredients. Use salad serving utensils and simply scoop off the platter and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions for Persimmon Salad

This incredible persimmon salad goes well with a variety of holiday and everyday dishes! Here are some recipes you can pair this salad with:

• Oven-Roasted French Garlic Chicken – I make this dish once a week!
• The Best Garlic Butter Turkey – a subscriber favorite for many years!
• Garlic & Herb Ribeye Roast
• Roasted Beef Tenderloin Dinner with Pepper Sauce

More Recipes to Try!

Enjoyed this easy and delicious persimmon salad recipe? Check out some of my other recipes you’re sure to enjoy!

• Pomegranate Kale Salad with apple, broccoli, and champagne vinaigrette.
• Prosciutto & Fig Salad with burrata cheese, fennel, basil, and pistachios.
• Frisee Pear Harvest Salad with blue cheese, dates, and pistachios.
• Avocado Citrus Salad with fennel, cucumbers, and pine nuts.
• Blackberry Apple Salad with arugula, avocado, fennel, and poppy seed dressing.
• Burrata Beet Salad – incredible combination of citrus, creamy burrata, roasted beets, and fennel, with a zesty dressing!