Stilton and Cherry Salad with Cinnamon Dressing
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this Stilton and Cherry Salad with Cinnamon Dressing, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spiced elements. Featuring a base of fresh, crisp mixed greens, luscious pitted cherries, and creamy crumbles of Stilton cheese, this salad is elevated further with the crunch of toasted walnuts. The crowning glory is its unique cinnamon-spiced honey balsamic dressing, offering a warm, aromatic twist that perfectly complements the tangy-sweet cherries and the robust Stilton. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is an effortless yet elegant dish, ideal as a light lunch, side salad, or even a festive starter. Serve it immediately to enjoy the ultimate harmony of textures and flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 0.5 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the pitted and halved cherries, crumbled Stilton cheese, and toasted walnuts to the bowl with the salad greens.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Drizzle the cinnamon dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss the salad with tongs or clean hands until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Divide the salad into four individual plates or bowls for serving.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra cherries or walnuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1395 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.2 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.7 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2368 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.2 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 782 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*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.
