Persimmon, Pomegranate & Fennel Salad

This simple recipe is a delightful, light, colorful, and nutritious salad that adds festive beauty to your table.

Salad Ingredients:

4 Fuyu persimmons, cut into bite size slices

Seeds from one medium pomegranate

1 medium bulb of fennel, very thinly sliced

Butter lettuce or other lettuce of choice

Hazelnuts or almonds, chopped - optional

Dressing Ingredients:

3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

Juice of one lemon

1 tsp honey

Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Whisk dressing ingredients together in small bowl and set aside.

2. Tear up lettuce and place in large bowl or platter. You can sprinkle some dressing on lettuce, if desired.

3. In medium bowl, toss persimmons and fennel with dressing and arrange them on top of the lettuce. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the salad.

4. Add chopped hazelnuts or almonds if desired.

5. Enjoy!