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Fresh Cherry Summer Salad (11)

Fresh Cherry & Spinach Summer Salad

Throw together a hearty, fresh, and light salad for summer in just a few minutes. Embrace a combination of fruit and nuts with the addition of fresh cherries and pecans, with spinach as the ideal base. Of course, you can choose to use other greens such as arugula, butter lettuce, or mixed greens. Mix together a quick homemade dressing for the perfect tangy topping to tie it all together.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 430kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and sliced in half
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cherries, and red onion.
    In a small bowl or jar, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, and salt and pepper. Mix to combine. Pour the dressing over the spinach mixture and toss to combine.
    Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese, chopped pecans, and additional sliced cherries.
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