Refreshing Arugula Salad with Persimmon Pickles & Balsamic Vinaigrette
How to Make Arugula Salad: Extra Tangy with Persimmon Pickles!
This arugula salad is elevated with the addition of sweet and tangy persimmon pickles. Arugula pairs wonderfully with cheese, and I’ve sprinkled some Parmesan cheese powder on top, like a dusting of snow. While it’s not fresh cheese, it provides a nice cheesy flavor that works well. This salad is a perfect blend of peppery arugula, sweet pickles, and a zesty dressing.
Salad Ingredients- Arugula 200g (washed and dried)
- Persimmon pickles (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by making a delicious dressing! In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of blackberry balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper for a touch of freshness. The beautiful red color comes from the blackberry balsamic vinegar; while you can use regular balsamic vinegar, blackberry balsamic offers a deeper, sweeter flavor profile. Whisk everything together with a whisk or fork until well combined. You’ll have a dressing that shimmers like a jewel!
Step 2
Now, it’s time to plate your stunning salad! Arrange the fresh arugula attractively on a large plate or salad bowl. Next, add the sweet and crunchy persimmon pickles as desired. Drizzle the prepared blackberry balsamic dressing evenly over the salad. Finally, sprinkle a generous amount of Parmesan cheese powder like snow for a beautiful finish. Arugula salad complete! It’s so simple, it’s hardly cooking, is it?
Step 3
This arugula salad was a huge hit with my son when served alongside perilla leaf pesto pasta! He absolutely loved it, saying the flavors were perfectly complemented. He especially praised the persimmon pickles in the salad as a brilliant addition! The persimmons, coated in balsamic vinegar, have a sophisticated flavor on their own, which becomes even more vibrant when paired with the arugula. I was considering using fresh persimmons but decided to try the pickles, and they turned out to be a surprisingly excellent match! I highly recommend you try this recipe.
