Mozzarella With Persimmon, Serrano Ham And Pistachio Fennel Oil Crostini

• 12 slices of baguette, toasted or not....
• 2 1/2 Fuyu persimmons, 2 thinly sliced - 1/2 in chunks
• 6 slices of serrano ham, halved
• 1/2 cup Pistachio oil (or olive oil if pistachio is not available)
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, raw
• 1/4 cup fennel fronds, chopped
• 1/2 garlic clove
• 6 to 8 arugula leaves, torn in large pieces
• 6 basil leaves
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/2 lemon (for spinkling crostini before serving)
• 2 scallions, white and green part thinly sliced
• 2 balls of fresh mozzarella soaked in very hot tap water for 15 minutes, changing water as necessary. If you have burrata, even better....
• Maldon salt, to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1. In the bowl of a food processor or mini chopper, roughly chop pistachios. Add fennel frond, garlic, basil, lemon zest and scallions and pulse to mix. Put the chopped ingredients into a small container with a lid (a half pint mason jar works well).
2. In the chopper, put persimmon chunks from 1/2 persimmon and puree. Add to the jar with chopped ingredients. Add pistachio oil, cover the container and shake it until thoroughly mixed.
3. To assemble, place a piece of arugula on the toasted baguette. Place a slice of the mozzarella (or scoop of burrata) on top of the arugula. Place a half slice of serrano ham over the cheese. Top the ham with a thin slice of persimmon. Drizzle with dressing. Repeat until ingredients are done. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with additional lemon juice, if desired.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/20482-mozzarella-with-persimmon-serrano-ham-and-pistachio-fennel-oil-crostini (may not work)