Persimmon Salad
A refreshing and vibrant salad that highlights the sweet, honey-like flavor of ripe persimmons. It typically combines sliced persimmons with leafy greens like arugula or spinach, toasted nuts such as pecans or walnuts, and a tangy vinaigrette. This dish is a seasonal favorite in many Western countries, particularly popular in the United States and Europe during autumn when persimmons are in peak season.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is naturally low in fat and a good source of dietary fiber, with the primary macronutrient being carbohydrates from the fruit. It provides a notable amount of vitamins A and C, as well as the mineral potassium, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1200 IU |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 40 mcg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, persimmons are a symbol of good luck and abundance in many East Asian cultures, and incorporating them into a salad is a modern, global twist on a traditional fruit. Nutritionally, the combination of the fruit's natural sugars with the healthy fats from nuts and the fiber from greens makes for a satisfying and balanced dish.
