Spinach & Persimmon Salad with Pomegranate & Feta
This Spinach & Persimmon Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and savoury flavours.
Juicy persimmons, crisp pomegranate seeds, and creamy feta come together over a bed of fresh spinach, with crunchy toasted pecans adding texture.
This salad is a refreshing and antioxidant-rich option, perfect for autumn and winter meals.
This Spinach & Persimmon Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that combines sweet persimmons, juicy pomegranate seeds, creamy feta, and fresh spinach with a light citrus-honey dressing.
Ingredients
For the Salad
4 cups baby spinach
2 ripe persimmons, thinly sliced (Fuyu variety recommended)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (for crunch)
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
For the Dressing
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon organic honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, add the baby spinach.
Top with sliced persimmons, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, red onion, and toasted pecans.
Dress & Serve: Drizzle the citrus-honey dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss gently to combine and enjoy!
Instructions
Spinach – Rich in iron, vitamin K, and fiber, supporting bone and heart health.
Persimmons – Loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants, promoting skin and immune health.
Pomegranate Seeds – Packed with polyphenols and anti-inflammatory properties.
Feta Cheese – Provides calcium and probiotics for gut and bone health.
Pecans/Walnuts – A great source of omega-3s and healthy fats, supporting brain function.
Citrus Dressing – Light, refreshing, and rich in immune-boosting vitamin C.
