Ingredients
1 teaspoon finely chopped shallot
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon sherry-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup hazelnut oil
1/4 cup safflower oil
2 bunches watercress, washed and well dried, tough stems removed
4 heads red endive, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
2 to 3 medium Fuyu persimmons, peeled and cut into 8 wedges
4 ounces soft, ripened goat cheese, such as Bijou, Humboldt Fog, or Bucheron, cut into 8 wedges
Preparation
In a large bowl, whisk together shallot, orange juice, vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in oils until mixture is emulsified; season with salt and pepper.
Add red endive and watercress to bowl with dressing; lightly toss. Add hazelnuts and transfer salad to a large chilled platter. Place persimmon wedges and cheese around edge of platter; serve immediately.
