Salad of Mixed Greens, Pomegranate and Persimmons

It is that time of the year!  Holiday time filled with cheers and wonderful foods to share with family and friends.   It is also my busiest month and honestly, in between classes and catering, I don’t have time to blog… You’re going to have to do this without me.  If any of you get a homemade cookie or truffle from me, don’t be fooled.  I didn’t make it!  My mom is arriving next week and she’s going to save the holidays and help me make Christmas or so ever special…

I dug out a picture of a salad I made last year for a catering. As we all get busy and fill ourselves with too many baked goods and filling foods, I thought I would share with you something a little bit more healthier and easy to make.  It looks very festive and is perfect for the season.  You may add some crumbled herbed goat cheese and/or some cooked chicken for a great main course.

I wish you the best for the holidays.  May your time be filled with love, peace and health.  I might post another blog before the end of the year and most likely, it will be something my mom made… 

½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 bags mixed greens

1 box pomegranate seeds

3 Fuyu persimmons, stemmed and sliced

            In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard and vinegar.  Whisk in the oil.  Season with salt and pepper.

            In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens with the vinaigrette.  Top with the pomegranate seeds and persimmons and serve.

Serves 10 as a side dish