Persimmon Caprese Salad
Persimmon Caprese Salad – get into it!
I have a confession. I’ve become a total hoarder. Not in the usual sense, but in the sense that when I go to the farmers market I will buy an entire flat (that’s about 15 lbs) of persimmons in fear that I might run out during the week. Which means 2 things. 1: I’m getting my daily allotment of fruit without a problem. 2: I’ve been putting persimmons in EVERYTHING.
Cocktails, desserts, salsa, salads… you name it. I can’t be stopped.
My absolute favorite currently is this Persimmon Caprese Salad. Swap out those summer tomatoes for some big chunks of persimmons and add a few toasted garlic croutons on top for good measure and you’re done. That’s it. That’s all she wrote. Make it – you won’t be disappointed! And put it on your Thanksgiving menu while you’re at it – people will be obsessed.
Ingredients
- 4-5 ripe fuyu persimmons, cut into wedges
- 6 ounces fresh burrata, torn into pieces (or fresh mozzarella)
- 1 1/2 cup homemade croutons
- fresh basil leaves
- reduced balsamic for drizzling
- pomegranate seeds to garnish
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange the persimmons and the fresh burrata on a serving dish.
- Evenly distribute the croutons and basil leaves around the dish. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. And drizzle about 1 tablespoon of reduced balsamic on top.
- Add pomegranate seeds for color and serve immediately
Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Adam Pearson / Recipe by What’s Gaby Cooking
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Oh wow, persimmons and fresh mozzarella, sounds awesome!
Alright, so this may be a stupid question…but what do persimmons taste like?? Is their texture more like an apple or a tomato? I’ve only just started seeing them in stores around me this year, but I’ve hesitated about throwing them into my cart because I just don’t know what I’m getting myself into!
the texture is similar to an apple – but a different flavor! They are sweet and delish and you should totally give one a try 🙂
Send some persimmons my way!! They are such a rare treat up here.
Gorgeous salad!
This may be a silly question, but what do persimmons taste like?? Is their texture more like an apple or a tomato? This year is the first time I’ve ever seen them in my grocery store, but I’ve been a little hesitant to pick some up because I didn’t know what I was getting myself into!
haha sorry that I seem to have posted twice…apparently I’m just so curious about persimmons that I can’t work the computer this morning 🙂
hahahahaha story of my life 🙂
Ok – this may also be a silly question but what is balsamic creme? Is it a reduction and do you have a recipe for it. It looks so beautiful across the fruit and cheese.
I love permissions. I’ve only eaten them on their own. I was so excited to find your recipe. I am definitely go try it. Yum, can’t wait.
Ok, I have never had a persimmon! I feel like I’m missing out! Beautiful salad!
What a great new twist on a caprese salad! I will be looking for persimmons at my market this weekend. It looks so beautiful and delicious!
I’m a bit of a fruit and veggie hoarder myself and always manage to find myself with a ton of persimmons. This recipe is something I need to try…stat!
This looks like such a fun and unique way to enjoy persimmons. Yum! I love a good caprese salad any time!
I love this fall spin on caprese!
A Persimmon Caprese Salad this sound completely amazing!
I have never had a persimmon, but only because I cannot find them in my small town. 🙁
Send some?!?
This is so pretty, Gaby! It would be perfect as a healthy Thanksgiving side!
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Oh my goodness this salad is my dream salad 🙂 Lovely!!
This is literally the prettiest persimmon dish I’ve ever seen. Literally. 😉
By the ways, I have never tried a persimmon! Don’t judge… I live in Chicagoland and we don’t get those thingamajiggers around these parts. 🙂
Brilliant! I couldn’t stand persimmons when I was growing up and we had a persimmon tree in our yard. Now I think they’re amazing!
Just made this for lunch and it was amazing. Even the other half, who is not a huge fan of persimmons, enjoyed it. I used raspberry infused balsamic vinegar as a dressing – yummy!
This looks beautiful. I want to serve it at a dinner party. How many does this recipe serve?
serves 4!!
I mean- come on- this is just crazy beautiful Gaby!
What a great idea! Always looking for new ways to use persimmons. Can’t wait to try this!
Now this I have to try! What a great Fall salad!
This just screams fall deliciousness! You have turned me onto persimmons! I am always interested in new ways to incorporate them into dishes.
This will be a perfect addition to the Thanksgiving menu! Looks delicious!
I spotted my first persimmons at the market this week! Can’t wait to try out this recipe!
GIMME GIMME. This looks amazing!
Me thinks you need to plant a persimmon tree!
I need this!
This is GORGEOUS!