Spinach and Persimmon Salad with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate

Perfect with any meal, this spinach salad is a blend of sweet persimmon, tart pomegranate seeds, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy sliced almonds.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
• 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 cups roughly chopped spinach
• 1 Fuyu persimmon, peeled and cored
• 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 tablespoon lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Slice persimmon into 1/4-inch rounds, then slice each round into quarters.

Step 2

Place chopped spinach into a salad bowl. Top with persimmon quarters, pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, and sliced almonds.

Step 3

Whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.