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!
This happily reminds me of the simple and delicious salads that we had while in France and Switzerland last month in September. It is less about the “greens” and more about the fruits of the season than we have here at home in our salad. And The burrata is a must for hitting it “outta the park.”
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!
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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!!
The recipe says it serves 6 to 8. Which is it? Thank you.
depends on your serving size!
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!