Fall is a sign of new beginnings

  • Apples

  • Asian Pears

  • Bell Peppers (yes, they're fruit!) As well as varieties like Jalapeno.

  • Cranberries.

  • Dates

  • Figs

  • Grapes

  • Persimmons

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs. olive oil

  • 1 Tbs. rice vinegar

  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard

  • 3 cups mesclun greens

  • 1/2 ripe persimmon, halved and cut into fans (1/2 cup)

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb

  • 2 Tbs. dried cranberries, coarsely chopped

  • 2 Tbs. chopped toasted walnuts

Preparation

1. Whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

2. Arrange mesclun greens on 2 salad plates, and divide persimmon fans, fennel, cranberries, and toasted walnuts between them. Drizzle dressing over salads, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.


Persimmon Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Dried Cranberries

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