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Bitter Greens Salad with Persimmons, Manchego & Hazelnut Vinaigrette

Name: Bitter Greens Salad with Persimmons, Manchego & Hazelnut Vinaigrette
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 large shallot, peeled and quartered; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; ⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted; 12 cups torn escarole (1 head); 6 cups torn radicchio (1 head); 3 Fuyu persimmons, halved and thinly sliced; 2 ounces Manchego cheese, thinly sliced or shaved

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Persimmons are a sweet, succulent foil to the bitter greens in this winter salad that makes a striking holiday side. If you can't find them, firm ripe pears are a delicious alternative.

Danielle Centoni

EatingWell Magazine, November 2020

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Recipe Summary

active:

30 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

10

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free
Gluten-Free
High Fiber
Low-Calorie
Soy-Free

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

1 large shallot, peeled and quartered
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
12 cups torn escarole (1 head)
6 cups torn radicchio (1 head)
3 Fuyu persimmons, halved and thinly sliced
2 ounces Manchego cheese, thinly sliced or shaved

Directions

Instructions Checklist

Step 1
Pulse shallot in a food processor until finely minced. Add oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; process until emulsified. Add hazelnuts and pulse until finely chopped.

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Step 2
Combine escarole, radicchio and persimmons in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Manchego.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate vinaigrette (Step 1) for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: about 2 cups

Per Serving:

199 calories; fat 15g; cholesterol 4mg; sodium 301mg; carbohydrates 14g; dietary fiber 4g; protein 3g; sugars 7g; niacin equivalents 0.4mg; saturated fat 3g; vitamin a iu 2158IU.

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