I truly can’t think of a more delicious Fall salad.  It highlights in particular one of my favorite fruits of the season, that of persimmons.  A gorgeous orange-hued fruit that looks similar to a tomato, but with the crispy texture and sweetness of an apple.  Simply sliced and served on a bed of peppery watercress and crunchy sliced endive, the salad is then topped with a creamy element (crumbled goat cheese), a crunchy element (chopped hazelnuts) and a tangy vinaigrette. For a pop of color, I decided to finish the salad off with some tart pomegranate arils as well.  

(To view this recipe, click on the following link: http://www.marthastewart.com/314177/watercress-salad-with-persimmons-and-haz)

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