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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 tablespoon minced shallot
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1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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4 large or 6 small Fuyu persimmons (about 1 pound), cut into 1/4-inch wedges
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground pepper
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1 bunch young arugula (about 2 cups), rinsed and dried
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1 cup purslane sprigs
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6 tablespoons pomegranate arils
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6 tablespoons salted roasted pepitas
Directions
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Combine lime juice, shallot, and orange juice in a bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Whisk in olive oil.
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Place persimmons in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add dressing, and toss gently to coat. Season arugula and purslane with salt and pepper, and gently toss with dressed persimmons. Divide salad among six plates, and top with pomegranate arils and pepitas.
Suggested Pairing
Medium-bodied, almondy Verdicchio.