Kirazli Roka Salatasi
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flair, **Kirazli Roka Salatası** is a vibrant arugula and cherry salad that balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in every bite. This quick and easy recipe features a refreshing base of peppery arugula, sweet-tart fresh cherries, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts, all brought together with a luscious honey-lemon vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, this visually stunning dish is perfect as a light lunch, a side for grilled meats, or a centerpiece on your summer table. Packed with fresh ingredients and nutritious textures, this delightful salad is as nourishing as it is delicious. Add a touch of elegance to your next meal with this Turkish-inspired masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams fresh arugula (roka)
- 150 grams fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 50 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 30 grams walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash the arugula thoroughly in cold water, then dry it using a salad spinner or a clean kitchen towel. Place the arugula in a large mixing bowl.
Pit the cherries and slice them in half. Add the halved cherries to the bowl with the arugula.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts over the salad greens and cherries.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates and serve fresh. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1144 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 902 mg | 19% | |
*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.
