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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Pit the cherries and slice them in half. Add the halved cherries to the bowl with the arugula.
Step 3
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts over the salad greens and cherries.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 5
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Step 6
Toss the salad gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates and serve fresh. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (369.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 478.5 |
| Total Fat 32.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 41.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1144.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.6g | |
| Protein 15.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 445.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 901.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories