Persimmon, Pomegranate, Loquat, and Apple Salad

Here is a beautiful winter fruit salad to serve around the holidays. The Fuyu persimmon is a sweet, slightly tart fruit that resembles an orange-yellow tomato and is best eaten when firm and crisp. The loquat is a tiny pear-shaped fruit with a yellowish-orange skin and juicy flesh that resembles a kumquat but tastes more like a plum, which it is sometimes called in China and Japan.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

3 Fuyu persimmons (about 4 ounces each), peeled, seeds discarded as needed, and chopped into 1⁄2-inch pieces

3⁄4 cup pomegranate seeds

4 loquats, pitted and chopped

1 Fuji or other crisp red apple, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1⁄2-inch pieces

6 to 8 large fresh mint leaves, shredded

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon light brown sugar

In a medium bowl, gently toss all ingredients until well combined. Let stand 5 minutes before tossing again and serving at room temperature. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours and serve chilled.

{PER SERVING} Calories 71 • Protein 1g • Total Fat 0g • Sat Fat 0g • Cholesterol 0mg • Carbohydrate 19g • Dietary Fiber 2g • Sodium 2mg

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