Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad

Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad

with Toasted Seeds

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 10m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

807
calories
69.6g
fat
32.1g
carbohydrates
22.8g
protein
23mg
cholesterol
215mg
sodium
Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad

Recipe Description

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. 

I can’t resist adding fresh fruits and berries to make salads look stunning. And if you’re anything like me, check out our favorite summer salad recipes for more weeknight inspiration.  

To make the Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad with toasted seeds, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Toast seeds

    5 min
    Step 1 - Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad

    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.

  2. 2

    Prepare dressing

    2 min
    Step 2 - Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad

    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.

  3. 3

    Add arugula, cherries, seeds and cheese

    3 min
    Step 3 - Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad

    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.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Cherry, Arugula and Goat Cheese Salad

    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!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

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5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Daisy
April 26, 2025
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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!

Tessa
March 26, 2025
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This salad was super easy to make and delicious! Perfect for summer.

Gigi
March 3, 2025
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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!

Fiona
February 23, 2025
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Delicious!

Fabulous95
February 18, 2025
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Fresh, easy, wow!

Quinn Anderson
December 16, 2024
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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.

Tina
December 13, 2024
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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!

Oliver Smith
November 10, 2024
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Superb!

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