Persimmon Pomegranate Salad

Ingredients

• 6-8 persimmons (2 lbs)
• 2 jalapeños (finely chopped)
• 1 cup chopped cilantro (about 1/2 bunch)
• 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced (1/2 cup))
• 1 cup Pomegranate seeds (from 1 pomegranate)
• 1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 4 Tbsp fresh lime juice (from 2 large limes, or sub lemon juice)
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Slice onion and finely chop jalapeño and set in a large salad mixing bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over then stir to combine and set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest of your salad.

2. 2

   Slice persimmons into thin segments and add them to the salad serving bowl. Top with chopped cilantro and pomegranate seeds.

3. 3

   Drizzle the salad with olive oil and season with salt and pepper then toss to combine. Add more lime juice or salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with more cilantro or pomegranate seeds if desired.