Radicchio and Persimmon Salad

Resembling squat, orange tomatoes, and with an exotic fruity flavour, persimmons are available at the same time as radicchio, usually around November. An alternative is to use ripe pears or poached and sweetened quinces. This recipe comes from Riverford Cook Anna who discovered sweet fuyu persimmons while working in restaurants in California. She recommends serving the salad on its own as a starter or with br