This vibrant fruit and green salad combines the crunch of Belgian endive and spinach with the sweetness of fresh orange, apple, and dried cherries. The star of the dish is the homemade Dried Cherry Vinaigrette, which infuses white wine vinegar with the deep, fruity notes of dried cherries for a sophisticated dressing. Topped with salty cashews, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors’tart, sweet, and savory. ItâÂÂs an elegant yet simple side dish perfect for spring dinners, potlucks, or a light lunch. While the dressing requires a bit of advance preparation to steep, the assembly is quick and effortless.
Fruit Salad With Dried Cherry Vinaigrette
Description
This vibrant fruit and green salad combines the crunch of Belgian endive and spinach with the sweetness of fresh orange, apple, and dried cherries. The star of the dish is the homemade Dried Cherry Vinaigrette, which infuses white wine vinegar with the deep, fruity notes of dried cherries for a sophisticated dressing. Topped with salty cashews, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors&# 226;ÂÂtart, sweet, and savory. ItâÂÂs an elegant yet simple side dish perfect for spring dinners, potlucks, or a light lunch. While the dressing requires a bit of advance preparation to steep, the assembly is quick and effortless.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the Dried Cherry Vinegrette by whisking together the dried cherry vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
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In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, Boston lettuce, and chopped Belgian endive.
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Add the sliced Granny Smith apple, orange sections, and dried cherries to the greens.
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Scatter the whole salted cashews over the top.
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Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.
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Toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 148.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.1g24%
- Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1219.4mg51%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.7g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
- Sugars 2.5g
- Protein 0.1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Combine 1 cup of dried cherries with 2 cups of white wine vinegar in a glass container. Cover and allow to steep for 2 days at room temperature. Heat the mixture just to a boiling point, then strain through cheesecloth to remove the cherries. Cool completely and store in a tightly sealed container. This keeps for several weeks in the refrigerator.
If you do not have dried cherry vinegar, you can use regular balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar with a teaspoon of cherry jam stirred in. You can substitute the Belgian endive with frisée or radicchio for a different bitter crunch.
Store the homemade vinegar in the fridge. Assemble the salad just before serving to prevent the greens from wilting and the fruit from oxidizing.
