Salad with Cherries, Goat Cheese, and Pistachios

By devogirl

I think this would be a lovely salad for holiday dinners.

Fruit in salad may not be your thing, but the cherries really work here, offering a sweet, juicy burst to complement peppery greens and tangy cheese. Although we like the color of Rainiers, any cherry variety would be great

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving Calories: 173
Fat: 12.6g
Saturated fat: 2.9g
Monounsaturated fat: 7.3g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9g
Protein: 4.6g
Carbohydrate: 13g
Fiber: 2.7g
Cholesterol: 6mg
Iron: 1.4mg
Sodium: 256mg
Calcium: 80mg

Ingredients

• 4 cups arugula
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/3 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup pitted halved fresh Rainier cherries
• 1 ounce crumbled goat cheese (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup salted dry-roasted pistachios

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine arugula, spinach, and onion in a large bowl.

2. Combine juice, mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and garlic in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually drizzle in olive oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over salad, and toss gently to coat. Arrange 1 1/2 cups salad on each of 4 salad plates. Top each serving with 1/4 cup cherries, 1 tablespoon cheese, and 1 tablespoon nuts.