Greens with Cherries and Feta Cheese Balls

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Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 4 oz. feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped, toasted sliced almonds
  • 2 Tbsp. Champagne vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tea. salt
  • 1 /.2 tea. pepper
  • 2 1/2 qts. lightly packed mixed greens
  • 2 cups pitted cherries, halved

Preparation

Step 1

Whirl cream cheese and feta in a food processor until smooth. Using a 1" ice cream scoop or a teaspoon, scoop balls of cheese mixture onto a plate. Chill 15 minutes. Pour almonds into a shallow bowl,. Roll cheese balls in almonds to coat and set on a clean plate. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.

Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl to combine. Add greens and cherries and toss to coat. Arrange salad on plated and scatter cheese balls on top.