The Salad with Cherries and Balsamic Vinegar is a really fresh side dish, typically suitable for spring and summer, that all my guests always enjoy. The cherries and balsamic vinegar lend a very unique flavor to any type of salad you choose. Sometimes, if the cherries are too sour, I also season them with balsamic glaze because using overly ripe cherries would ruin their appearance. If you don’t like cherries or they are out of season, you can try it using the fruit you like the most. In this recipe, I chose to add sliced almonds because I think they pair better with cherries, being more delicate compared to other types of nuts. Since this is a very easy and quick recipe, don’t waste time and try it right away.
For the procedure, I made a short video, which can be viewed on the pages of Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
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- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 9 oz cherries not too ripe
- 7 oz arugula
- 10.5 oz butterhead lettuce
- 2 cups coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1.75 oz sliced almonds
- 2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Tools
- 1 Salad Bowl
How to Prepare the Salad with Cherries and Balsamic Vinegar
To prepare the Salad with Cherries and Balsamic Vinegar, organize the space where you will be working, with all the necessary tools and pre-measured ingredients.
This way, you will have everything at hand, and your work will certainly be easier and quicker.
Wash the cherries, dry them, remove the stems and pits, cut them in half, and set them aside in a small bowl or on a plate.
Clean, wash, and dry the arugula and butterhead lettuce, and cut the latter into strips.
Toss them into a salad bowl, add the cherries, coarsely grated Parmesan, and also add the sliced almonds.
Dress everything with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, adjust with salt and pepper, and mix all the ingredients well.
Serve your Salad with Cherries and Balsamic Vinegar immediately, either in a single serving bowl or in individual portions on plates or bowls.
Advice on Variations and Preservation
It’s not possible to store the already dressed salad, not even in the refrigerator, because it softens quickly, significantly changing its appearance.
So you need to prepare it immediately, but if you do have leftovers, you can’t serve them to your guests anymore, but it will be even tastier for you: a really appetizing leftover.
If you don’t like cherries, maybe wanting to make it in another season, go ahead because the result will always be delicious.
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