This Pomegranate Persimmon Salad is bright and colorful with persimmons, feta and a honey balsamic vinaigrette. A quick and easy, healthy salad!
PIN Pomegranate Persimmon Salad
Honestly, have you ever seen a prettier looking salad?
I can’t lie though, I used my secret weapon: Pomegranate seeds.
Whenever I want to make something really photogenic (which usually happens when I take picture of a bunch of brown food like dairy free paleo casserole or cheeseburger spaghetti squash casserole and want to cry) I just sprinkle pomegranate seeds on it.
Hey, it worked for the baked balsamic goat cheese stuffed chicken and my favorite kale salad recipe, so why not THIS salad?
What is a persimmon?
You know those foods, particularly fruits and veggies, that you buy all the time because you love them? You know you can count on them because you know the texture, you know the flavor, you know what they pair well with and what they don’t. I’m a creature of habit, believe me, but sometimes branching out is SO good, like with PERSIMMONS. What are they though?? A persimmon is a berry that comes from edible fruit trees that are native to China and Japan.
What does a persimmon taste like?
A big reason why I like to include these tasty little fruits in this salad is because they’re sweet and delicious! They kind of taste like apricots, with a smooth texture similar to pudding. Intrigued!? You totally NEED to give them a try in your salads if you haven’t already!
Just like in Coconut milk quinoa fruit salad, Fresh corn and mango salad, and Blackberry Vegan Chickpea salad sandwiches, I am ALL ABOUT adding fun fruits to salads for that pop of color and burst of flavor!
What can I use other than Persimmon?
Want to whip up this Persimmon Pomegranate Salad but you don’t have access to persimmons or simply want to use something else in their place? No biggie- you totally can play around with the recipe and add something else instead! Plums, dates, pears or apples would also pair beautifully with the flavors represented in this salad!
Pomegranate Persimmon Salad Ingredients
When putting together a salad, I’m all about jazzing it up with all sorts of fun toppings! Toppings with varying textures and flavors can really make a salad memorable and make you actually WANT to eat salad instead of feeling like you SHOULD. I love adding nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies, and sauces to keep my salads FUN! For this persimmon fruit salad, you will need:
- Toasted Pecans
- Pomegranate Arils
- Spring mix or lettuce of choice
- Red Onion
- Avocado
- Persimmons
- Feta Cheese
- Cooked, sliced Chicken Breast
- Pomegranate Juice
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Honey
- Olive Oil
- Salt
How to Make Pomegranate Persimmon Salad
This salad is going to have you addicted and I guarantee you’ll be SUCH a fan of Persimmon salad recipes once you give it a whirl! Here’s how you make this salad:
Toast
Preheat your oven to 350 Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once the oven is ready, put in the pan with pecans and let them toast for 8-10 minutes. You will know when they’re done because of that amazing toasty smell!
Tackle the Pomegranate
On a plastic cutting board so the juice doesn’t stain a wooden one, cut your pomegranate in half by slicing it straight down on either side of the bump on top of the pomegranate. Cut each half again, so that you have four quarters. Taking one quarter at a time, invert it over a bowl and scrape out as many seeds as you can. Next, pick out the seeds that didn’t easily come out and drain the juice into a small bowl for later on.
Rinse and Remove
Fill the bowl with the pomegranate seeds with cold water, so that the water covers the seeds. Bits of skin from the seeds should float to the top, and you can remove them with a spoon or your fingers. Repeat this a few times until the seeds are clean. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Salad
Put your lettuce in a large bowl. Slice the onions and avocado and add them to the bowl. Slice the persimmons in half and remove the leafy part and the hard inner core. Slice each half into thin slices and add to the salad. Add in the feta, chicken, and pomegranate arils and toss to combine.
Whisk
In a small bowl, add the vinaigrette ingredients and whisk until well combined. Add the dressing to the salad and toss until evenly coated.
Devour
Divide this tasty salad between two plates and enjoy!
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Pomegranate Persimmon Salad With Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
This Pomegranate Persimmon Salad is bright and colorful with persimmons, feta and a honey balsamic vinaigrette. A quick and easy, healthy salad!
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Pecans toasted
- 1/2 Cup Pomegranate arils
- 6 Cups Spring mix, or lettuce of choice
- 2/3 Cup Red onion, sliced
- 1 Small avocado, sliced (about 1/2 sliced)
- 2 Small persimmons sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/3 Cup Feta cheese
- 1 Large chicken breast chopped (about 8 oz)
For the vinaigrette:
- 1/4 Cup Pomegranate juice
- 1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 2 tsps Olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the pecans on the prepared baking sheet and toast until brown and "toasted" smelling (you'll be able to tell.) About 8-10 minutes, watch careful so they do not burn.
- While the nuts toast, it's time to tackle the pomegranate.
- Place a large knife just to the right or left of the bump on the top and slice straight down, cutting the pomegranate in half. Note: Cut it on a plastic cutting board so that the juice does not stain a nice, wooden one.
- Now, cut each half in half again, leaving you with quarters.
Take one quarter at a time and invert it over a large bowl and scrape out as many of the seeds as possible. Once finished, turn it right side up and get out the remaining seeds. Drain the juice into a small bowl and set aside for later.
- Now, fill the bowl with cold water until there is about 3/4 of an inch above the pomegranate seeds. This will allow all the extra little skin bits to float to the top and you can easy remove them with your fingers or a spoon.
- Do this process another time or two, until all the bits are removed. Drain and set aside.
- Add the spring mix into a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the red onion and avocado and add it to the spring mix.
- Take the 2 persimmons and slice them in half. Remove the leafy part and the hard, inner core. Slice each half again, and then each quarter into 4-5 slices. Add to the spring mix.
- Add in the feta cheese and chopped chicken.
- Finally add in the pomegranate arils and stir until everything is well combined. Set aside while you whip up the vinaigrette.
- For the Vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the vinaigrette ingredients until well mixed.
- Pour the vinaigrette into the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Divide the salad evenly between two plates and...
- DEVOUR!
Recipe Notes
You could easily leave out the chicken and serve this as a side salad.
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Chris @ Shared Appetite says
I’m trying to think if I’ve ever had persimmons… I’m actually not sure! Maybe in dining out or something like that, but I’ve never gone to the grocery store and been like, you know what, today I’m going to bring home some persimmons. You’ve inspired me to try them out 🙂 Love all the colors in that salad, and the vinaigrette looks yum!
Tate says
You NEED to try them Chris! SO GOOD!! 🙂 Thanks!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
I just bought a persimmon for the first time this week. I wasn’t even sure how to cut it or anything. Gotta love Google. Haven’t tried it yet. Here’s a great place I can use! Love pomegranates.
P.S. Photos are beautiful!
Tate says
Hahah…I may have Googled it too! Thanks, I hope you <3 it! 🙂
Jamie @ Dishing Out Health says
This looks fantastic! Never thought to add Persimmons but I will definitely try it now… along with all of the rest of the glorious ingredients in this salad. Yum!!!
Tate says
Aw thank you Jamie!!! 😀
DessertForTwo says
Wow, gorgeous salad! I’m glad I’m not the only one talking to strangers in the market 🙂
Tate says
That makes two of us! Thanks so much! 🙂
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says
I know the feeling of asking the grocery guy to help me pick out food lol! you did a great job making the salad, the flavors and colors are a beautiful combination!
Tate says
Thanks so much Layla! 🙂
Hayley@healthyregardshayley says
AH! Thank you for this. I tried a persimmon for the first time last week because they were cheap at Sprouts and well I have always wanted to try one, and it did just that, was cotton-y!!! The flavor was good too so it was a little disappointing that the texture was gross. This salad is lovely, I will get an ugly persimmon and try it (:
Tate says
OH NO! I am glad you now know about the “ugly persimmon” rule! I hope you love it as much as I did Hayley! 🙂
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says
I am a big fan of persimmons – but they cost an arm. leg and kidney right now!
This salad is gorgeous and sounds so delish – it so has me longing for summer and long long warm days!
Tate says
Oh no! I am sure it would be good without them 🙂 Thanks Shashi!
Julia says
I LOVE salads that are chockerblock full of goodies! You’ve got a persimmon fan right here and combining them will all those fresh, tasty ingredients sounds brilliant! And I could drink that honey balsamic vinaigrette…lay it on me, sister!
Tate says
Oh me too, I could live of meal salads…..and honey balsamic vinaigrette girl! 🙂
Prash @ Yummily Yours' says
I have never been a fan of pomegranate except for the yogurt rice dish in which my mom used to add it. But your salad is so colorful, I think i might give them another try 🙂
Tate says
Yogurt rice dish with pomegranate sounds yummy! I hope you do give them a try! 🙂
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
Omg this is me. I always buy the weirdest ingredients and want to put together the craziest meals. Let’s not talk about my rhubarb experience…This salad looks amazing!!!
Tate says
Haha girl, imagine what would happen if we went grocery shopping together! One day I wanna hear the rhubarb story! Thanks!:)
colleen says
Yes you were the difficult child, causing me alllllll kinds of lunch/I’m a terrible uncreative mom kinda stress!!! G;ad you have created something worthy of your exotic lunch desires. This is a BEAUTIFUL salad, I will have to try this very very soon!
Tate says
Thanks Momma! 🙂 <3
Karen @ The Tasty Bite says
Can’t wait to try out the persimmon-pomegranate combo. Love that the salad has feta cheese in it – it’s my favorite salad topping!
Tate says
Mine too! I never make a salad without it! I hope you <3 it Karen!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
How fresh and colorful! I’m not familiar with perismmons either. I guess I need to be a little adventurous and try them out.
Tate says
You sure do Laura, you will love ’em! 🙂
simple green moms says
Need to match a BIG batch of this dressing to use (aka drink lol)!!! YUM! =)
Tate says
Haha I like the way you think!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
Oh what a beautiful salad. I love all the colors and the use of persimmons but not always sure how to use them.
Tate says
Thanks! They are delish in a salad Kathy!
Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen says
I don’t think I’ve even heard of a persimmon, (that’s the kind of eating I do lol) but this looks amazing! I love the sound of pomegranate, honey balsamic, and feta together!
Tate says
Hey, I was in the same boat until just a few days ago too haha!
You neeeed to try one Faith, they are so good!! 🙂
Lauren McGinnis says
Hmmm, I’ve never had a persimmon before… I should probably get on that.
Also, “Does anyone else just picture little pomegranate arils flying around with mini capes? Maybe that’s just me.”
This is absolutely hilarious and wonderful. That’s definitely what pomegranate seeds do in their free time, when they’re not looking super yummy in salads and what not 😉
Tate says
Girl, get on that lickety split!
Thank you for clarifying that my theory on pomegranate arils is correct 😉
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
Taylor, this salad is gorgeous! I love all the vibrant colors. And I bet it tastes delicious – so many great flavors in there!
Tate says
Thanks so much Cate!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I love this salad & your story of picking out the ingredients. Too funny. I can’t wait to give this a try. The combination of ingredients sounds amazing!
Tate says
Thanks so much Megan! 🙂
Erin | The Emerging Foodie says
Gorgeous colors and lovely flavors! Winning! The vinaigrette sounds awesome, too. But maybe not quite as awesome as peanut butter chocolate chip sandwiches… new ideas for nannying. Just kidding your dressing sounds better. But those are a close second. 😉
Tate says
Haha your girls would love it!
Thanks babe 🙂
Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
Oh my goodness! Never had a pomegranate??? Girlfriend! You are totally forgiven since you love love love them now! 🙂
This whole dish is just a picture of pure health! Imagine if we had to calculate all the nutrients! Protein, antioxidants, healthy fats … it’s so perfect I may just cry!!! I love it! And … I’m about to run to the store – gotta stock up to make this salad! 🙂
Tate says
Haha Thanks for looking past my pomegranate failure lady! 😀
I hope that you love it, and all it’s nutritious-ness, just as I do! Thanks so much Gretchen! 🙂
Kelly says
This salad looks wonderful Taylor! I love all the pretty colors in here – I am a big fan of pomegranates and persimmons so this salad sounds heavenly 🙂 Hehe and your grocery store story was awesome and too cute 🙂
Tate says
Haha, I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Kelly! 🙂
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
I was seriously laughing during this whole post! You. Are. Funny!! 🙂 And this salad can totally get in my face!!
Tate says
Thank you so much Jocelyn, you’re too sweet! 🙂
Alexandra Aimee says
I am intimidated by persimmons! This looks delicious though. I just may have to try it.
— Alex at Brainy Girls Beauty
Tate says
Don’t be intimidated! They are your friend! I hope you give them a chance Alexandra! 🙂
Dena Norton says
Just gorgeous – I already love all these ingredients and I still can’t stop looking at the photos! 🙂
Tate says
Thanks so much Dena! 🙂
Rachel @ Bakerita says
This looks so good!! I love persimmons and pomegranates and this looks so refreshing and delicious.
Tate says
Thanks Rachel! 🙂
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Colorful and bright salads like this one are my favorite! Yours look totally gorgeous wow. And the presentation is adorable, I love that blue wooden board you used! I need one of those too hehehe.
Have a nice day Taylor!
p.s: peanut butter and chocolate chip sandwiches?? HEAVEN <3
Tate says
Thank you so much Consuelo! That blue board is my fav!
You definitely need to shove a chocolate and pb sandwich in your face sometime soon girl! Have a great day! 🙂
Justine@CookingandBeer says
Ooooo! I love persimmons and this salad looks soooooo good! Off to pin!
Tate says
Thanks for the sweet words and pin Justine! 🙂
Marla S. says
I’ve been wanting to try a persimmon and pomegranate salad for a while now. I live in the Central Valley of California and both fruits are readily available during the fall. Unfortunately, my husband and most of my children like traditional green salads, so I hadn’t bothered to make it yet.
Last week my neighbor hosted a party and made an amazing salad with pomegranates, persimmons, goat cheese, avocado, mixed greens, maple cinnamon walnuts, and a balsamic-olive oil dressing. YUM! It was so good! Anyway, we’re hosting Thanksgiving this year at our house so I’ll be making this salad for dinner, as well as a traditional green salad. I can’t wait!
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! I hope everyone loves it!
Kim says
Okay, so based on comments I may be one of the few that has actually made this recipe? We have 2 persimmon trees – Fuyu and Hachiya. I am always looking for fun flavorful things to do with them in the Fall. This recipe is now my go to seasonal salad. Have made it twice now to make sure it was worthy of being on part of my Thanksgiving menu – and without a doubt it is! My modifications: I leave out the chicken as we don’t eat meat. Also, I didn’t have Pom juice so I used a little cranberry juice and added a teaspoon of dijon for a little kick. Delicious!!!
Taylor Kiser says
YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM! So funny, I JUST made this for dinner the other day without chicken! So glad you liked it!!!