Very Cherry Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Very Cherry Salad, a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory delights. Featuring fresh, juicy cherries as the star ingredient, this salad is a refreshing medley of mixed greens, creamy goat cheese, crunchy toasted slivered almonds, and zesty red onion. The homemade cherry vinaigrette, crafted with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook dish is ideal for a light lunch, an elegant starter, or a summer gathering. Bursting with texture and color, this cherry salad recipe is as wholesome as it is delicious—perfect for anyone seeking healthy yet indulgent meal ideas.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 2 cups Fresh cherries
• 6 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup Slivered almonds
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

6 steps

1. Wash and pit the fresh cherries, then cut them in half and set aside.

2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.

3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the cherry vinaigrette dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

4. In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherries, crumbled goat cheese, toasted almonds, and sliced red onion.

5. Drizzle the cherry vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

6. Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, flavor-packed Very Cherry Salad!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (261.7g)

Calories		560
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		43.7 g	56%
	Saturated Fat	11.8 g	59%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		32 mg	11%
Sodium		575 mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate		27.2 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	6.0 g	21%
	Total Sugars	17.3 g
Protein		19.6 g	39%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		193 mg	15%
Iron		2.4 mg	13%
Potassium		636 mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1572 cal (67.6%%)

Protein: 315 cal (13.6%%)

Carbs: 436 cal (18.8%%)