Persimmon Caprese Salad
This is my fall take on a summer favorite, the caprese salad. This Persimmon Caprese swaps tomatoes with in-seasonal persimmons, which slice like an apple when slightly firm. Their sweetness is a great balance for the cheese and the acidic dressing.
While you can use any pesto for the Pesto Vinaigrette, I prefer to use my Baby Kale Pesto.
You can mix and match this recipe to make it your own:
- Use toasted pecans instead of walnuts
- Layer the persimmon and mozzarella slices on a bed of baby kale
- Drizzle on some pomegranate syrup and sprinkle with fresh pomegranate arils
Ingredients
- 3 whole3 whole3 whole Persimmons, Fuyu variety, sliced
- 16 oz16 oz16 oz Mozzarella, sliced
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Walnuts, toasted

- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Microgreens
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Coarse-Dijon Mustard - Noble Made

- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Pure Maple Syrup
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Olive Oil

- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Kosher Salt

- .125 tsp.125 tsp.125 tsp Black Pepper

Pesto Vinaigrette
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Alternate slices of persimmon and fresh mozzarella in a wreath-shaped pattern on a round, lipped plate. Set aside.
- Add pesto, lemon zest, lemon juice, stone-ground mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper to a jar. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds, until well combined.
- Spoon dressing onto the persimmon and mozzarella slices. Top with toasted walnuts and microgreens. Serve.
Notes
Use more firm fuyu persimmons for best results. You also can slice them using a mandoline for even slices.
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Coconut Free Egg Free FODMAP Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nightshade Free Pescetarian Salads Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 348 |
| Fat: | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 6 g |
| Protein: | 15 g |
| Cholesterol: | 53 g |
| Sodium: | 225 mg |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sugars: | 2 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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