This fresh Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad with toasted seeds is easy to toss together and likely to be your new go-to summer salad! This luscious and vibrant salad delivers a burst of flavors and textures with sweet cherries, peppery arugula, toasted seeds, and creamy goat cheese. It makes a refreshing addition to any meal.
After toasting the seeds in a little olive oil until fragrant, whip up a quick dressing in the bottom of a large salad bowl. Layer in the fresh arugula, pitted cherries, toasted seeds, and creamy goat cheese. Gently toss to coat, then serve.
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To make the Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad with toasted seeds, you will need the following ingredients:
In a small skillet over medium heat, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, 2 tablespoons pepitas, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until starting to color and smell fragrant. Remove from the heat and season with salt to taste. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large salad bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon pure honey, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Add in 5 ounces arugula, 1 cup pitted and halved fresh sweet cherries, chunks of goat cheese, and toasted seed mixture and gently toss to combine.
Serve right away. Enjoy!
This Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad makes a refreshing addition to any meal. It’s superfast, healthy, and tastes fantastic. Made it? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram!
Bright and light summer salad! Thanks for sharing!
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