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Mixed Chicories with Persimmons

Winter lettuces are heartier than most everyday salad greens and have a pleasantly bitter flavor. They stand up well to crunchy walnuts and sweet-tart winter fruits.
Martha Stewart Living, November 2011
  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 15 minutes
  • Yield Serves 12
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Ingredients

  • For the Dressing

    • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
    • Coarse salt
  • For the Salad

    • 2 pounds mixed chicories, such as radicchio, Radicchio di Treviso, Palla Rossa, and frisee, torn into 1-inch pieces (18 cups)
    • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
    • 3 Fuyu persimmons, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
    • 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Make the dressing: Gradually whisk oil into vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt.

  2. Make the salad: Toss chicories, walnuts, persimmons, and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

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