Cherry Salad with Feta and Walnuts
This simple, easy-to-make fresh cherry salad not only promises crisp and delicious flavors, but also is an amazing way to incorporate seasonal produce into your meals.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 149kcal
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Cherry pitter, optional
- Large platter or bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped lettuce (or other favorite greens)
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet onions
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing like this easy maple balsamic version
Instructions
- Prep lettuce, cherries, onions, feta and walnuts as needed.
- Layer on a large platter, individual plates or large bowl: lettuce, onions, cherries, feta and walnuts.
- Whisk together balsamic dressing ingredients, if using, and pour dressing over salad layers.
- Serve immediately.*
Notes
*Make Ahead Option: to make the salad ahead, layer all the ingredients, but don't add the dressing. Cover and keep in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours. Drizzle with dressing right before serving.
Variations:
- Substitute feta cheese with goat cheese, cotija cheese, blue cheese or gorgonzola.
- Use chopped pecans, sliced almonds, or chopped cashews instead of walnuts.
- Add grilled shrimp, chicken or sliced steak to salad before dressing to make a main dish salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg
