Beetroot and Persimmon Salad

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Beetroot and Persimmon Salad

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This delicious, heart-healthy salad brings a stunning display of vibrant colour to your holiday table. It also offers an array of anti-inflammatory benefits from nutrient-dense red beets, pomegranate, and sweet sunny persimmons. It's naturally gluten-free, and vegan.

Beetroot and Persimmon Salad

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300 g Vacuum-packed beetroot
2 Ripe persimmons
2 tbsp Pomegranate seeds
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Pistachios, chopped
Baby greens
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Thinly slice the beetroot and arrange them on a serving plate. Peel and dice the persimmons.
Mix the diced persimmon, pomegranate seeds, minced garlic and baby greens. Top the beetroot with the fruit mixture.
Stir together the olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and sprinkle the chopped pistachios over.

60 comments:

great-secret-of-life 12/12/15 16:03: wow! interesting combo.. must try .. bookmarked Angie
Velva 12/12/15 16:06: Beets! A love them or hate them vegetable but, I love them. Beautiful salad Angie.

Velva
Rosa's Yummy Yums 12/12/15 16:32: A heavenly salad and perfect combination!

Cheers,

Rosa
Sue/the view from great island 12/12/15 16:53: This is probably the most festive salad I've seen yet --- all my favorite seasonal ingredients! I struggle with how to use persimmons, but I'm always tempted to buy them, so I'm excited about this, thanks Angie!
Medeja- CranberryJam 12/12/15 20:45: Unusual combination, but looks great indeed!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 12/12/15 22:53: The colors of this salad are stunning. Sounds delicious. It would be a perfect dish to serve for the holiday with its festive colors.
Melanie @ Melanie Cooks 12/12/15 23:17: I never thought of using persimmons in a salad, I usually eat them on their own :) Looks like a great idea, especially combined with beets!
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 13/12/15 03:44: Just gorgeous, Angie! I'm going to have to buy persimmons and actually eat them instead of using them for garnish.
Gloria Baker 13/12/15 04:31: This salad look absolutely beautiful Angie and love the colour!!!
Amazing!
Rafeeda AR 13/12/15 05:42: That winner combination of red and yellow makes it such a beautiful salad to look at... I am sure it tasted amazing too...
Torviewtoronto 13/12/15 13:04: beautiful colourful salad looks healthy and delicious
Monica 13/12/15 13:09: That is pretty enough to be the centerpiece at a dinner party. Looks wonderful and it's great to enjoy good food knowing it's nourishing you.
Anonymous 13/12/15 14:02: This is the perfect salad for the hot weather we are having at the moment Angie.
Have a beautiful week ahead.
:-) Mandy xo
Choclette 13/12/15 15:03: This does look beautifully vibrant and festive Angie. I've never thought to use persimmons in salads, but I bet they go very nicely with beetroot.
Evelyne CulturEatz 13/12/15 17:44: Angie you are killing me with all these persimmons recipes, they can be hard to find here - nice fresh and affordable. This is so gorgeous and colorful, great for a family party!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 13/12/15 18:22: Beautiful combination of flavors and colors, Angie! Simple, delicious and healthy too :)
Kelly 13/12/15 19:35: This is such a beautiful salad, Angie! I love the beetroot and persimmon combo!
Alida @mylittleitaliankitchen 13/12/15 20:42: Your salad with persimmons and beetroot looks so fresh. Love the happy colours. You are very good with persimmons and you have great ideas on how to use them!
Tricia Buice 14/12/15 00:49: I LOVE everything in this salad - what an interesting and creative combination of flavors. And so pretty too!
Beth 14/12/15 03:10: Such a beautiful salad! I must see if I can find persimmons for sale around here - this would be a lovely addition to the Christmas table.
Abbe@This is How I Cook 14/12/15 05:16: Two of my faves in one dish! I love persimmons and try to eat as many as I can while they are in season. This is perfect, Angie!
priya 14/12/15 05:40: Yummm yummm yummmm.... Invitinggg
My Little Space 14/12/15 08:00: There are loads of imported persimmon available during this time of the year, mostly from Korea. Love your simple salad dish. Gorgeous colour !
Blessings, Kristy
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy 14/12/15 13:02: What a hearty looking salad. I love all the colours that are going on too.
Shashi at SavorySpin 14/12/15 14:15: Angie - this salad is gorgeous! Love the persimmon and beet and pomegranate combo with the nuts!
grace 14/12/15 14:22: what a beautiful presentation of a delicious and flavorful salad! i love the colors. :)
Pame Recetas 14/12/15 17:45: Stunning salad I would say dear friend. Just loved it!! Big hugs
Pam 14/12/15 18:47: Beautiful!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary 14/12/15 20:09: Angie, this salad is holiday perfection!! Those colors are stunning and the flavors sound amazing!!! This needs to be on my holiday table!! Cheers, my dear!!
Peachy @ The Peach KItchen 14/12/15 22:17: I've been eating a lot of persimmons lately. This is a great salad to try it with.
Ashley@CookNourishBliss 14/12/15 22:32: Oh we just love beets at our house! This salad sounds wonderful and is so bright and cheerful!
Unknown 14/12/15 23:24: This is so pretty Angie. I love the vibrant, festive colors and wonderful combination of flavors!
Vicky & Ruth- May I Have That Recipe 14/12/15 23:56: I love mixing fruit and vegetables in my salad! I have never tried pairing persimmon and beets before...this looks delicious!!
Sokehah cheah 15/12/15 01:06: It sure is a healthy salad and such pretty colours too!
Unknown 15/12/15 02:51: Angie this salad looks amazing!
I love eating loads of salads this time of year so I will be borrowing the recipe.
Thanks so much for sharing,
Kind Regards
Julie
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Easyfoodsmith 15/12/15 07:26: Delicious combination and lovely colors - perfect for a winter salad.
Sharon D. 15/12/15 08:24: Such a gorgeous combination, Angie. I'm loving the flavours here. :D
Sophies Foodie Files 15/12/15 08:39: I made your divine salad & served it as a lovely appetizer in smaller cool plates. All of my guests loved it. xxx Divine in flavor, color & textures too! x
Kit @ i-lostinausten 15/12/15 10:16: Wow!What a great idea! I LOOOVE beetroot & persimmons § Never have thought pairing them together ! Thanks for the idea . AWESOME ;)
Copycake kitchen 15/12/15 12:20: Hi Angie, your dishes always look so special. May i try some ? :)
Unknown 15/12/15 22:23: The post is so amazing! Thank you for sharing:)

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Unknown 16/12/15 00:01: This is such a beautiful salad Angie! And it's good for you too. I have some persimmons in my fridge right now, this will be a nice addition to dinner.
tigerfish 16/12/15 00:25: Very seasonal and so festive. Can I be at your holiday table? :)
Gingi 16/12/15 04:17: This looks so good!! I want to make this for the holidays!! - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Sneha 16/12/15 07:23: nice combination.. i never done before.. :) thanks dear..
Adina 16/12/15 10:21: This salad looks delicious and I love that white platter.
Claudia 16/12/15 19:21: Now you have me at a standstill. I just can't do beets although I admire their beauty. But husband LOVES beets - so I try to serve them - you know - once a year! So maybe beetroot-persimmon salad for him and persimmon salad for me! You can't beat that lovely color mixture!
Vicki Bensinger 16/12/15 22:45: This salad is beautiful and would be so festive for the holidays!
Velva 17/12/15 03:01: I have a persimmon tree in my front yard. The birds enjoyed most of my fruit this season. I really enjoy persimmons and many Americans are not familiar with this tasty fruit. I typically serve them in salads too.
mjskit 17/12/15 04:42: Really? Beetroot with persimmon? What an unusual combination and so very pretty! You are so very creative my dear!
eatgood4life.blogspot.com 17/12/15 16:46: Oh yes beautiful colors and healthy ingredients. I love colorful salads around the holidays!!
Unknown 17/12/15 17:30: love the gorgeous color of this salad Angie!
Juliana 17/12/15 22:03: I love the colors of this salad...I yet have to add persimmons in salads...thanks for the inspiration Angie...
Hope you are having a fantastic week :)
Emma @ Bake Then Eat 18/12/15 04:29: Love how beautiful this salad is!
Unknown 19/12/15 10:20: wow! so simple, so beautiful, so tasty!
Mother Rimmy 20/12/15 20:17: Angie - this is such a gorgeously festive holiday salad. I adore beets!
Amelia 21/12/15 12:53: Hi Angie, love this colourful salad, so pretty too. I love persimmon but yet to make salad with it. Thanks for sharing.

Regards.
Amelia
Evi @ greenevi 21/12/15 17:20: So simple and so creative! I have never thought of pairing persimmons and beets before, but it must be amazing :)
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina 7/1/16 00:00: I'm crazy for beets and love their health effect on me! I could literally enjoy them every single day and never tire of beets! I love this salad and will be trying it very soon as I add more healthy recipes to my nutrition. Thank you so much Angie!
Nutribullet recipes 25/1/16 16:38: wow salad... I love so much salad.. help post for me.

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