Persimmon-and-Burrata Salad with Sesame Candy Recipe

Name: Persimmon-and-Burrata Salad with Sesame Candy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 2/3 cup toasted sesame seeds; Salt; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons minced shallot; Pepper; 5 ounces baby arugula; 1/2 pound burrata cheese (2 small balls), drained and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 firm Fuyu persimmons, cut into 3/4-inch wedges; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
Salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons minced shallot
Pepper
5 ounces baby arugula
1/2 pound burrata cheese (2 small balls), drained and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 firm Fuyu persimmons, cut into 3/4-inch wedges
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

1
In a medium saucepan, cook the sugar over moderate heat, undisturbed, until melted and light golden, about 3 minutes.
2
Stir in the sesame seeds and a pinch of salt and immediately scrape onto a parchment paperlined plate.
3
Let cool completely, then break the candy into small pieces.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil with the vinegar, maple syrup and shallot; season with salt and pepper.
5
Mound the arugula on a platter and scatter the burrata, persimmons, sesame candy and pomegranate seeds on top.
6
Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad and serve, passing the remaining dressing at the table.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 2/3 cup toasted sesame seeds, Salt, 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Persimmon-and-Burrata Salad with Sesame Candy falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Persimmon-and-Burrata Salad with Sesame Candy

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