Fresh Cherry Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors, this Fresh Cherry Salad is the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty goodness. Juicy fresh cherries take center stage, paired beautifully with a bed of crisp mixed salad greens, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and the satisfying crunch of toasted almonds. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, infused with a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, ties everything together, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and zest. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful salad is an effortless yet elegant dish, ideal for a light lunch, a show-stopping side, or a refreshing addition to your summer menu. Discover how this delectable cherry salad can bring a burst of freshness to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cups crumbled goat cheese
- 0.25 cups toasted almonds
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pit the fresh cherries. Cut them in half and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens.
Top the greens with halved cherries, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1360 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1287 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
