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Warm Roasted Potato, Kale, and Persimmon Salad

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  • Makes 6 cups
  • Serving size: 1½ cups
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Wondering what to do with the persimmons you found at the market? Grab an oven tray and roast them to sweet, juicy perfection so they can star alongside roasted potatoes in this festive fall side salad. The sweetness of the persimmons deepens as they roast, making them a key ingredient in both the salad and the garlicky dressing. A bed of kale, gently massaged until tender, adds fresh leafiness to contrast the warm potatoes and kale. To enjoy as an entrée, serve with toasted bread or a side of whole grains.

Tips

Soften the kale: Rinse the kale under cold water and shake off excess water. Massage the kale with clean hands for 2 to 5 minutes or until bright green and tender.

Gluten-free version: Serve with gluten-free whole grain bread, or skip the bread altogether.

For more inspiration, check out these tasty ideas:

By Laura Marzen, RD, LD,

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. red or Yukon gold potatoes
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 ripe persimmons, cored (1 lb. total)
  • 2 medium shallots, trimmed
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 cups torn fresh kale, tough stems removed, massaged (see tip, recipe intro)
  • 8 oz. crusty whole grain bread, sliced and toasted or grilled

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large shallow roasting pan with parchment paper. Cut potatoes into ½-inch wedges. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Wrap garlic in a small piece of foil and place on pan. Cover pan with foil; roast 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut persimmons and shallots into ½- to 1-inch wedges. Stir potatoes and push to one side of the pan. Add persimmons, shallots, and bell pepper to the other side of pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice. Spread evenly in pan. Roast, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Remove garlic packet. Stir roasted vegetables. Increase oven temperature to 450°F. Roast 10 minutes more or until golden.
  • For dressing, transfer the roasted garlic, ¾ cup of the roasted persimmons, the shallots, and bell pepper to a blender or food processor. Add the remaining lemon juice and the salt. Cover and blend until smooth, scraping sides of bowl as needed and adding water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Divide kale among serving plates. Top with the remaining roasted vegetables and persimmons. Drizzle with dressing. Serve with toasted bread.
Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1½ cups): 330 calories, 66 g carbohydrates, 12 g protein, 4 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 482 mg sodium, 13 g fiber, 10 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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Headshot of recipe developer and nutritionist Laura Marzen by Theresa Schumacher Photography

About the Author

Laura Marzen, RD, LD

Laura Marzen, RD, LD, is known for developing approachable recipes using her attention to detail and relying on two decades of experience creating and testing recipes. She created and tested recipes while working in the Better Homes & Gardens test kitchen for over seven years. Since then, she has gone on to develop more than 1,000 recipes for national magazines. In addition to her work developing recipes, Marzen uses her passion for healthy eating to coach women on improving their digestion and health in a way that's practical and sustainable. She has consulted for authors Rocco DiSpirito and Joy Bauer and has appeared on both local and national news and television programs on behalf of Better Homes & Gardens and Living the Country Life. With her work coaching women to improve their health, Marzen has extensive knowledge on the topics of digestion, metabolism, inflammation and IBS. Marzen earned a B.S. degree in dietetics from Iowa State University. She followed that with a dietetic internship and classes in public health at the University of Iowa through the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Learn more on her website. Photo by Theresa Schumacher Photography
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