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Persimmon and Goat Cheese Salad with a Vanilla Mint Yoghurt Dressing

This winter salad is a great side dish to ring in the New Year or to celebrate Día de Los Reyes (Three Kings Day). This colorful salad is made with sliced persimmons on a bed of arugula salad. Drizzled with a vanilla mint yoghurt and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and candied walnuts. The vanilla mint yoghurt adds bright flavor to balance the rich goat cheese and candied walnuts.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 38082 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Persimmon and Goat Cheese Salad:
  • 5 ounces baby arugula
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 firm Fuyu persimmons peeled, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2 tablespoons candied walnuts
Vanilla Mint Yoghurt Dressing:
  • 1 cup Mountain High vanilla yoghurt
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

Instructions

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  1. Combine arugula and persimmon slices on a large platter.
  2. In a bowl combine the yogurt, honey, and mint. (The dressing may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.)
  3. Just before serving, drizzle with Vanilla Mint Yoghurt Dressing, and top with goat cheese, pomegranate seeds, and candied walnuts.

Notes

  • For this salad, I recommend Fuyu persimmons, which are amazingly sweet when fully ripe. 
  • If you cannot find arugula, use spinach instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 380.82kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 29.01g (10%) Protein 18.73g (37%) Fat 22.31g (34%) Saturated Fat 10.96g (55%) Cholesterol 42.03mg (14%) Sodium 353.46mg (15%) Potassium 576.61mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 23.57g (47%) Vitamin A 2601.74IU (52%) Vitamin C 17.68mg (20%) Calcium 362.1mg (36%) Iron 2.79mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38082

% Daily Value*

Calories 380.82kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 29.01g 10%
Protein 18.73g 37%
Fat 22.31g 34%
Saturated Fat 10.96g 55%
Cholesterol 42.03mg 14%
Sodium 353.46mg 15%
Potassium 576.61mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 23.57g 47%
Vitamin A 2601.74IU 52%
Vitamin C 17.68mg 20%
Calcium 362.1mg 36%
Iron 2.79mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.