December 22nd, 2024
Recipes
Cherry and Goat Cheese Salad
Valentina P
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- Time 15"
This cherry and arugula salad recipe is a refreshing and flavorful way to enjoy cherry season. Fresh cherries, arugula, toasted almonds, goat cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette.
How To MakeDiet Type: Classic
Shopping List
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For the Salad
- 8 ounces fresh whole cherries (with pits)
- 3 1/2 ounces arugula
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds For the Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Stir together all of the Balsamic Vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl or jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Step 2: Remove the stems and pit the cherries using a cherry pitter. Alternatively, hold the fruit between two fingers and position the smaller end of a chopstick over the stem hole. Shove the chopstick down into the pit and push it out the other side of the cherry. Slice all of the pitted cherries in half.
- Step 3: Toast the almonds in a dry frying pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Shake the pan often to avoid burning. Set aside.
- Step 4: Toss the arugula in a mixing bowl with a small splash of the vinaigrette. Add the toasted almonds, cherries, and goat cheese.
- Serve: Divide the salad into bowls and enjoy with additional vinaigrette, to taste. This is great with Balsamic Marinated Tempeh and/or cooked farro.
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Cherry and Goat Cheese Salad
PT15M 8 ounces fresh whole cherries (with pits) 3 1/2 ounces arugula 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup slivered almonds 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme salt and pepper, to taste Gluten Free 3 Servings
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