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!
Amazing! This salad blew my mind. The sweet cherries and creamy goat cheese harmonized so well. I whipped it up for a picnic, and everyone was raving about it. It's a fresh burst of summer on a plate! Can't wait to make it again.
I made this salad for a family picnic and it was an absolute hit! The cherries are so sweet and go perfectly with the creamy goat cheese. A must-try for summer!
This salad was super easy to make and delicious! Perfect for summer.
I whipped this salad up for a picnic last weekend, and it was an absolute hit! The cherries were so juicy and the goat cheese just divine. Love it!
Yum! I made this for my picnic, and everyone loved it. The flavors mingled so well! Cherries brightened my day, just like my mom always said they would. This salad is an instant favorite now!
Delicious!
Fresh, easy, wow!
This Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad is absolutly amazing! Made it for a family barbecue and it was a big hit. The flavors are so fresh and vibrant.
I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet cherries and creamy goat cheese. So refreshingly good, perfect for summer get-togethers!
Superb!
Quick and delicious salad
This Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad is a game changer. Simple and delish! I whipped it up for a picnic, and my friends could not stop raving about the flavors. Totally gonna be my go-to summer dish.
So fresh indeed. I made this salad for our picnic last weekend and everyone loved it! The mix of sweet cherries and creamy goat cheese was perfect. I even added a few extra seeds for crunch. It’s now my go-to dish for summer gatherings.
Delicious!
Bright and light summer salad! Thanks for sharing!
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