Cheery Cherry Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Cheery Cherry Salad, a refreshing mix of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors perfect for any occasion. Juicy fresh cherries take center stage, paired with crisp mixed greens, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and the satisfying crunch of toasted slivered almonds. Thinly sliced cucumber and red onion add a crisp, tangy bite, while a homemade honey-balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together with a luscious balance of sweetness and acidity. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal as a light lunch, dinner side, or show-stopping starter at your next gathering. Embrace the perfect harmony of textures and flavors—each bite is as delightful as it is nourishing!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced thinly
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing your ingredients: pit and halve the cherries, wash and dry the mixed salad greens, and thinly slice the cucumber and red onion.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 3
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber slices, cherries, and red onion.
Step 5
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and toasted almonds over the salad.
Step 6
Drizzle the honey-balsamic dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing combination of flavors!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1077.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1776.0 |
| Total Fat 123.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 41.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 128.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2373.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 117.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 88.1g | |
| Protein 62.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 650.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2064.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories