Fall Farmers Market Salad
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Fall Farmers Market Salad
Description
Fall Farmers Market Salad highlights a blend of wild kale and arugula alongside seasonal fruits like persimmons and pomegranate seeds. The candied walnuts add a sweet crunch that contrasts with the tender greens, while goat cheese provides a creamy, tangy richness. The red wine vinaigrette, made with red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh cracked salt and pepper, adds a bright and savory note. Tossing the salad together ensures the dressing evenly coats the greens and fruit without wilting them.
The salad’s combination of textures—from crisp greens to juicy pomegranate arils and crunchy nuts—offers a pleasing variety with every bite. The persimmon wedges lend mild sweetness that complements the tartness of the vinaigrette, while the goat cheese adds depth. It’s an elegant yet straightforward salad showcasing autumn produce, suitable as a starter or a light meal.
For convenience, pre-packaged pomegranate arils can be used to save preparation time, and dried cranberries serve as an alternative if fresh pomegranate is unavailable. These substitutions maintain the salad’s balance of sweetness and texture without changing its character.
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts candied
- 8 cups mixed greens wild kale, wild arugula, etc, market
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 persimmon sliced into wedges
- goat cheese
For the red wine vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the olive oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until well blended.
- Put the greens in a large serving bowl, drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly. Top with the persimmons, pomegranate seeds, nuts and goat cheese, and toss well. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use pre-packaged pomegranate arils to speed preparation if fresh pomegranates are unavailable.
- Dried cranberries can substitute pomegranate seeds in a pinch, though they add a chewier texture and different sweetness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 454IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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