Roasted Root-Vegetable Salad with Persimmons

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Tom Fundaro, the chef at Villa Creek in Paso Robles, California, looks forward to fall just so he can eat Fuyu persimmons as sweet as sugar. Fundaro features them in this satisfying and nicely bitter fall salad. Terrific Green Salads

By Tom Fundaro
November 2005

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Credit: © Ray Kachatorian

Recipe Summary

active:
40 mins
total:
2 hrs
Yield:
6
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the rutabagas, parsnips, turnips and carrots with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Spread in an even layer and season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until just tender. Let cool.

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  • In a small skillet, heat the remaining 6 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat until starting to brown, 6 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Stir in the wine, vinegar and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Add the roasted vegetables, persimmons, frisée and endives to the dressing and toss well. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and serve.

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