Description
Succulent cherries dance with creamy cheese in this Mediterranean cherry salad, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Cool ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a refreshing experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (20 ounces / 567 grams) crushed pineapple, drained
Dairy and Sweet Components:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (8 ounces / 227 grams) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Nuts and Texture Enhancers:
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Create a harmonious dressing by whisking balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well blended, adjusting the balance of sweetness and tanginess to suit your palate.
- Select a spacious mixing bowl and gently combine crisp mixed greens with plump, vibrant cherries, creamy avocado slices, thinly sliced red onions, and a crunchy medley of toasted nuts.
- Elevate the salad’s complexity by artfully scattering crumbled goat cheese or feta across the surface, allowing the creamy cheese to nestle between the ingredients.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad, using a delicate tossing motion to ensure each ingredient is lightly coated with the flavorful vinaigrette.
- Present the salad immediately in an elegant serving dish or individual portions, capturing the fresh and dynamic textures of the ingredients at their peak moment of readiness.
Notes
- Enhance sweetness by using ripe, in-season cherries for maximum flavor depth.
- Swap goat cheese with plant-based alternatives like nutritional yeast for vegan diets.
- Toast nuts briefly before adding to elevate their nutty essence and provide extra crunch.
- Prep ingredients just before serving to maintain crisp greens and prevent avocado browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg