Belgian Endive, Fuyu Persimmon, and Baby Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable stock or water |
1 teaspoon cornstarch |
1 tablespoon soy sauce |
1 tablespoon asian sesame oil |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
1 tablespoon honey |
1 tablespoon coarse-grain mustard |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1 clove garlic, finely chopped |
2 heads belgian endive, core ends cut off and leaves separated |
4 fuyu persimmons, peeled and sliced |
1 small head frisée, trimmed and leaves separated |
1/2 pound baby spinach |
1 (4-ounce) piece parmesan cheese, room temperature |
Directions:
1. In small bowl, whisk together stock and cornstarch. In second small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt.
2. In medium saucepan over moderately high heat, heat olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and sauté until soft, about 30 seconds. Stir in stock-cornstarch mixture and bring to boil. Reduce heat to moderate and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce mixture and return to boil. Remove from heat and refrigerate until cool.
3. On each of 8 plates, arrange 4 Belgian endive leaves and 4 slices persimmon around rim. In large bowl, combine frisée and baby spinach. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Divide among plates, placing one mound in center of each. Using vegetable peeler, shave curls of Parmesan atop each salad and serve.
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