Description
Elevate your summer meals with this Fresh Cherry Salad with Arugula. This vibrant dish combines juicy cherries, peppery arugula, and creamy feta, all drizzled in a tangy balsamic dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing light meal. Delight your taste buds and impress your guests with this simple yet flavorful salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 4 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cherries under cold water, pat dry, then pit and halve them.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; toss gently to coat.
- Add cherries and feta cheese to the greens; mix well.
- Sprinkle toasted walnuts on top for added crunch.
- Season with salt and pepper; drizzle more balsamic if desired.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg