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    Category Home » Salads » Persimmon and Blue Cheese Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

    Persimmon and Blue Cheese Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

    Published: Oct 16, 2019 · Modified: Nov 12, 2021 by Leigh Anderson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This elegant winter salad combines pleasantly bitter radicchio, sweet persimmons, toasted walnuts, creamy blue cheese and tangy grainy mustard vinaigrette!

    a radicchio and persimmon salad on a white plate with blue cheese a white napkin and a glass of wine

    Blue cheese and bitter lettuce is a classic combo! Adding persimmons gives this salad a nice sweetness and falls right in line with the winter theme. Creamy blue cheese balances everything out and grainy mustard vinaigrette ties it all together!

    Speaking of… let’s talk about this dressing! Grainy mustard viniagrette with a touch of honey and walnut oil is a dressing you’re going to want to make again and again. It has such a unique umami flavor. Trust me–you may as well just make a double batch and keep the leftover for later in the week!

    This vibrant winter salad is perfect for everyday dinners or elegant holiday meals! Serve it alongside Roasted Pork Belly or Roasted Chicken Thighs with Citrus and Fennel.

    Ingredients You’ll Need:

    All you need to make this recipe is a few seasonal, winter ingredients: persimmons, radicchio, shallot, walnuts, blue cheese, olive oil, vinegar, whole grain and dijon mustard, honey and walnut or sesame oil.

    Check out the recipe notes at the bottom of the recipe card for all my ingredient substitution recommendations!

    recipe ingredients individually labeled

    A note about persimmons: There are two types of persimmons at the market; Fuyu and Hachiya. For this recipe use Fuyu persimmons. Prepare the Fuyus but cutting off the stem at the top then slice into ¼ inch half-moons.

    Recipe Steps:

    Step 1. Make the Viniagrette

    Whisk together the vinaigrette in a bowl large enough to toss the salad in.

    two wooden salad bowls with viniagrette and salad on a marble background

    Step 2. Toss the Salad

    In the same bowl, toss the rest of the salad ingredients then arrange everything on a large plate or platter. Don’t forget to season your salad with salt and pepper!

    FAQs and Expert Tips:

    What is radicchio?

    Radicchio is part of the chicory family along other hearty, bitter lettuces like; endive, frisée and escarole. You could mix and match any of these chicories in this salad.

    I don’t like blue cheese! Can I use a different cheese?

    Yes! If you don’t like blue cheese you can substitute goat cheese.

    a close up of radicchio salad with persimmon slices, crumbled blue cheese and grainy mustard

    Check Out More Great Salad Recipes:

    • California Chopped Salad
    • Herb Salad with Shaved Parm
    • Little Gem Salad with Lentils, Radicchio and, Pecorino Vinaigrette
    • California Chopped Salad

    I love to hear from readers and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. If you make this recipe be sure to leave a comment and/or give it a rating! Don’t forget to follow along on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest updates!

    a radicchio and persimmon salad on a white plate with blue cheese a white napkin and a glass of wine

    Persimmon and Blue Cheese Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

    This elegant winter salad combines pleasantly bitter radicchio, sweet persimmons, toasted walnuts, creamy blue cheese and tangy grainy mustard vinaigrette!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 296kcal
    Author: Leigh Anderson

    Ingredients

    • 3 heads radicchio or treviso
    • 3 ripe Fuyu persimmons
    • 4 oz blue cheese like Roquefort
    • ¼ c chopped toasted walnuts
    • salt and pepper

    Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

    • 3 tbsp vinegar sherry, champagne, or apple cider
    • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
    • 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 1 small shallot minced
    • 1 tbsp walnut or toasted sesame oil
    • ¼ c olive oil

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients except the oil. Then, while whisking slowly stream in the olive oil and walnut oil or sesame oil. Taste and season the dressing with salt and pepper. Set aside.
    • Pull back the radicchio leaves and tear into bite-sized pieces then place into a large bowl. Cut the persimmons into quarter-inch slices and add them to the bowl along with the toasted walnuts and crumbled blue cheese. Toss the salad ingredients with the dressing. Arrange on a large plate or platter. Season with salt a pepper and serve immediately!

    Notes


    Ingredient Notes and Substitutions: 
    • Radicchio: you could use any variety of chicory lettuce like: endive, frisée, treviso or escarole.
    • Persimmons: use Fuyu persimmons for this recipe. If you can’t find persimmons, pear or apple would be a good substitute. 
    • Vinegar: I’m really not picky about vinegar in salad dressing, especially this one. Sherry, champagne, or apple cider vinegar will all work.
    • Walnut Oil: Sesame oil is a perfect alternative for walnut oil. If you already have sesame on hand just go with that!
    • Blue Cheese: If you don’t like blue cheese you can substitute goat cheese.
    A note about persimmons: There are two types of persimmons at the market; Fuyu and Hachiya. For this recipe use Fuyu persimmons. Prepare the Fuyus but cutting off the stem at the top then slice into ¼ inch half-moons.
    Make Ahead: This dressing can be made up to a week in advance. Store in the refrigerator in a jar or other container with a tight lid so that it’s easy to shake it up again when you need it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 743mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Mahidua

      October 18, 2019 at 1:51 am

      5 stars
      This is very really unique helpful information.I learn so much from you as well! Thank you so much for sharing your helpful information. Keep it up.

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