How to Roast Unshelled Pine Nuts
Pine nuts can be roasted on the stove top or in the oven, and with or without salt.
The mild buttery sweetness of pine nuts has a special affinity with the slight bitterness of arugula in this simple fall/winter salad.
Ingredients
- Arugula
- Persimmon (or other fall fruit such as apple, pear, pomegranate, cooked quince)
- Pine nuts
- Vinaigrette (balsamic or sherry vinegar with olive oil is especially nice)
Preparation
Peel and slice the persimmon into thin wedges. If you prefer, you can lightly toast the pine nuts but we like the pale color against the dark arugula and bright orange fruit.
Toss everything together and serve immediately.
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