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Persimmons & Pomegranate Endive Cups

by Cathy Arkle 16 Comments

Persimmons & Pomegranate Endive Cups | She Paused 4 Thought

Wow! These simple and healthy “Persimmons & Pomegranate Endive Cups” that feature Fuyu persimmons and pomegranates paired with crunchy pistachios and salty-tangy blue cheese are incredibly delicious. Their color and freshness makes them, in addition, the ideal antidote for Holiday overindulgence.

I made this for the annual Melissa’s Produce holiday event as well as a Christmas party, and judging by how fast they disappeared, well, I’d categorize them as a Huge Holiday Hit.

Today’s Recipe: Persimmons & Pomegranate Endive Cups

This recipe is based on a salad I learned to make in culinary school called Persimmon – Pomegranate Salad with Goat Cheese & Pistachios.

I used an onion chopper to dice the firm Fuju (not Hachiya) persimmons in this recipe.

If you are short on time or need to shave a few calories off this appetizer, just eliminate the dressing.

You can substitute different cheeses or fruit to your liking. Pears, goat cheese & pecans make a great option as well.

Persimmons & Pomegranate Endive Cups | She Paused 4 Thought

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Persimmons & Pomegranate Endive Cups

This simple and healthy appetizer features Fuyu persimmons and pomegranates nicely paired with crunchy pistachios and salty-tangy blue cheese to make a flavorful and colorful holiday treat.
Course Appetizer
Author Cathy Arkle

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 Heads of Belgium endive washed and trimmed
  • 3 medium-large Fuyu persimmons - ripe but firm small dice
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbled
  • 1/3 cup pistachios chopped
  • 1 medium shallot minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, mix the shallots, vinegar, molasses, salt & pepper. Whisk in the olive oil.
  2. Wash and trim the endive and place individual leaves on a large cookie sheet. (It is messy filling the endive cups so fill them on a cookie sheet rather than the serving plate.)
  3. In a medium bowl mix persimmons, pomegranate arils and blue cheese together. Mix in approximately ¼ cup or less of the vinaigrette.
  4. Carefully add about 1 tablespoon of the persimmon filling to each endive leaf and top with pistachios.
  5. Arrange on a platter and serve.

Recipe Notes

Note: Vinaigrette can be made 4 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Makes approximately 30 appetizers

Hope you try this healthy appetizer for your next party!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you. Looking forward to more deliciousness in 2018.
…and then, she paused for thought.

Yum

Filed Under: Appetizers, Fruit & Veggies, Healthy, Holiday, Party Food, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Snacks, Super Easy, Vegetarian Tagged With: endive, fuyu persimmons, healthy, holiday appetizers, Melissa's Produce, pomegranate

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  1. Pamela

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    So lovely and festive!!

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    • Cathy | ShePaused4Thought

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      Thanks Pamela!

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  2. Agness of Run Agness Run

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    Such a mouth-watering appetizer, Cathy! I will definitely give these cups a try during the holidays!

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    • Cathy | ShePaused4Thought

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      Thanks Agness, hope you enjoy them! Happy New Year!

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  3. Greg Henry (@sippitysup)

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    Endive cups are an great option for hand-held appetizers. Of course the French call appetizers hors d’oeuvre – which means “outside of the work.” Unfortunately, most of them require lots of work. But not these P & P Endive Cups. They bring a colorful combination of tastes and textures that seem no work at all. GREG

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    • Cathy Arkle

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      LOL that is true Greg. That is why I love this recipe… colorful, simple, healthy & festive.

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  4. Leslie Macchiarella

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    You had me at crumbled blue cheese but then I became totally sold at the pomegranate molasses. So gorgeous with all that freshness going on, those vibrant colors — just so inviting! I’m all in!

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    • Cathy Arkle

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      The salty/sweet factor is a wow. I love pomegranate molasses and think it is essential for everyone’s kitchen. Happy New Years Leslie.

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  5. Christina | Christina's Cucina

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    How beautiful these are, Cathy! They’re perfect for January, too, as everyone will be wanting fresh and healthy recipes and these definitely hit both criteria! Sorry I missed the event at Melissa’s! They are always fab!

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    • Cathy Arkle

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      Thanks Christina! We missed you at the event.

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  6. Cheri Newell

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    WOW!!! These are beautiful and look delicious! I must try! I just discovered Persimmons and added them to my Basil Tomato Salad and it added such pop… amazing!!!

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    • Cathy Arkle

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      What a great idea Cheri!

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  7. Natalie

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    These were amazing!! Great job Cathy!

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  8. Christina Conte

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    Not only beautiful, but so fresh and festive! Lovely appetizer or side for anytime of year, when the produce is available! Thanks for sharing, Cathy!

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    • Cathy Arkle

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      It really is, so glad you like it!

      Reply

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