Description
Fresh cherry salad with arugula is a delightful summer dish that combines sweet cherries, peppery arugula, creamy feta, and crunchy pine nuts. Tossed in a zesty balsamic vinaigrette, this refreshing salad bursts with flavor and color, making it perfect for picnics or light dinners. Easy to prepare, it’s sure to impress family and friends with its unique taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 4 cups arugula, washed and dried
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash cherries under cold water and remove stems and pits.
- Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, add arugula as the base.
- Gently fold in the halved cherries and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the mixture; toss lightly to coat.
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top before serving. Enjoy immediately or chill for 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - Substitute spinach for arugula for a milder taste. - Add walnuts instead of pine nuts for a different texture. - Mix in seasonal fruits like strawberries or peaches for added sweetness.