For another fruity, summery salad, make this grilled peach salad! That’s what inspired this fresh cherry salad. It combines the sweet and tart flavors of cherries with the peppery kick of arugula, the satisfying crunch of pecans, and the creamy richness of cheese or avocado. You have to try it! Why you’ll fall in love with this fresh cherry salad:
Cherries: Oh, those sweet, juicy fresh cherries! These plump little lipstick red gems are delicious. I use bing cherries, but any cherries will taste great. Arugula: The peppery arugula is the perfect match of the sweet cherries and it’s nice and light so it feels summery. Candied pecans: Keep the whole sweet and peppery thing going on, with these candied pecans. Toast the pecans until they’re fragrant, add maple syrup and black pepper and stir until the pan is mostly dry. The satisfying crunch totally completes this salad! Creaminess: Use goat cheese, feta cheese, or avocado. I love tangy goat cheese, but if you’re vegan or not into eating dairy, avocado adds just the right amount of creaminess to this salad.
Let’s talk about this salad dressing for a minute. In case there weren’t enough cherries in the salad already, I have made us THE BEST cherry balsamic vinaigrette ever. Drizzle on this vinaigrette that’s the prettiest pink and full of fresh cherry flavor, and toss everything together. You’ll want to make a double batch to keep it around for your salads all week! It’s so simple to make. Just put all the dressing ingredients in your blender until smooth – it’s that easy!
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