Quick Cherry Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistibly fresh Quick Cherry Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that comes together in just 15 minutes. Highlighting juicy, ruby-red cherries as the star ingredient, this vibrant dish also features crisp cucumber, creamy feta cheese, and a hint of red onion for balance. Finishing touches like fresh mint and a homemade honey-balsamic dressing infuse the salad with refreshing and zesty notes. Ideal as a simple summer side or a light appetizer, this no-cook recipe is a crowd-pleaser that effortlessly combines seasonal produce and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, it's as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pit the cherries, then slice them in half. Add the halved cherries to a large mixing bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber into bite-sized chunks. Add the cucumber to the bowl with the cherries.
Crumble the feta cheese and finely slice the red onion. Add both to the mixing bowl.
Chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them on top of the other ingredients in the bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the cherry salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch more salt or pepper if desired.
Serve immediately as a fresh, chilled salad or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2311 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 836 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1124 mg | 24% | |
*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.
