GARDEN SALAD WITH HERBS AND SOUR-CHERRY DRESSING

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Handfuls of fresh herbs and leafy greens plus fronds of fennel provide a depth of flavor in this summery salad. Tart cherries are quickly marinated in a simple sherry vinaigrette then mixed with the salad.

Provided by Anna Kovel

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons sherry vinegar or aged red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces fresh sour cherries, rinsed, drained, pitted, and halved or quartered (1 cup)
1 fennel bulb, halved length-wise, cored, and thinly sliced, plus 1/2 cup fronds
2 cups mixed fresh tender-herb leaves, such as shiso, basil, tarragon, anise hyssop, and mint
5 cups mixed greens, such as watercress, amaranth, tatsoi, and arugula
2 spring onions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
6 radishes, thinly sliced (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Stir together vinegar, lemon juice, a large pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Whisk in oil. Stir in cherries; let stand at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  • Finely chop fennel fronds; mix with herbs. Toss greens with herb mixture. Gently mix in onions, radishes, and sliced fennel; add dressing and cherries, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Suhel Meya
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing! The sour cherry dressing is to die for. It's so light and refreshing. I'm definitely going to be making this salad again.


rina hossain
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This salad is so delicious and healthy! The sour cherry dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Imtyaj Ansari
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The sour cherry dressing is a great twist on the classic vinaigrette. I also love the addition of the goat cheese. It adds a nice creamy richness to the


Md jorip
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This salad was a big hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the sour cherry dressing. It's so light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this salad again!


Danny BURLEY
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! The sour cherry dressing is so flavorful and unique. I love the combination of sweet and tart. I also appreciate that this salad is so easy to make. It's a great go-to recipe for busy week


Addy Griffith
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This salad was so easy to make and it was absolutely delicious! The sour cherry dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Nick Tavares
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I'm not a huge fan of sour cherries, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was light and tangy, and it didn't overpower the flavors of the fresh herbs and vegetables. I will definitely be making this salad again!


gloomy niladri
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This salad was a great way to use up some of the fresh herbs from my garden. The sour cherry dressing was a nice change of pace from the usual vinaigrette, and it really brought out the flavors of the herbs. I will definitely be making this salad aga


Faheem Uddin
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This salad is so delicious and healthy! The sour cherry dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it really brings out the flavors of the fresh herbs and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again!


Juan Manuel Jr. You
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sour cherry dressing, and the salad was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Kulumba Dan
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This salad was so refreshing and flavorful! The sour cherry dressing was light and tangy, and it really complemented the fresh greens and vegetables. I especially loved the addition of the goat cheese, which added a nice creamy richness. I will defin


Christine Laws
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I'm not usually a big fan of salads, but this one is amazing! The sour cherry dressing is to die for, and the combination of flavors and textures is just perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lovely Mickey
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The sour cherry dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it really brought out the flavors of the fresh herbs and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again soon!


Bhimbahadur Pun
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I've been making this garden salad with herbs and sour cherry dressing for years and it's always a hit! The dressing is so flavorful and tangy, and it perfectly complements the fresh greens and vegetables. I especially love adding a handful of toaste