Christmas Salad of Pomegranates, Persimmons and Pecans

3 ripe Fuyu persimmons (little firm persimmons)

3 ripe d'Anjou or other pears

1 lime, freshly squeezed

seeds from ½ pomegranate

a selection of frissee lettuce, watercress and rocket leaves

1 lime freshly squeezed

75-110g fresh toasted pecans

For the vinaigrette

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or sherry vinegar

2 tsp Dijon mustard

2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped

salt and freshly ground pepper

5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil