Arugula, Cherry, And Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Arugula, Cherry, And Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups Arugula; 4 ounces Fresh Goat Cheese; 4 tablespoons Dried Cherries; 1/2 - 3/4 of an English Cucumber thinly sliced; 1 Large or 2 Small Thinly Sliced Shallots; 4 tablespoons Roasted Sunflower Seeds; 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar; 3/4 cup Olive Oil; 1 pinch Sugar (optional); 2 scant tablespoons Cherry Preserves or other dark fruit preserves; Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

Servings: persons

8 cups Arugula
4 ounces Fresh Goat Cheese
4 tablespoons Dried Cherries
1/2 - 3/4 of an English Cucumber thinly sliced
1 Large or 2 Small Thinly Sliced Shallots
4 tablespoons Roasted Sunflower Seeds
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
3/4 cup Olive Oil
1 pinch Sugar (optional)
2 scant tablespoons Cherry Preserves or other dark fruit preserves
Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

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["Mix preserves, balsamic vinegar, dried cherries, salt & pepper, and sugar (if using) in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until preserves melt. Stir to emulsify then set aside at room temperature to cool.", "Once vinegar mixture is cool, whisk in olive oil or better yet, combine the two in a container with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously until combined.", "Once vinaigrette is made, stir in sliced shallots and allow to sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or make dressing the day before to allow shallots to ""pickle"" and cherries to soften.", "Fish cherries and shallots from vinaigrette and combine with arugula, cucumber, and sunflower seeds in a bowl. Toss salad with enough of the vinaigrette to adequately dress and check for seasoning. Season with salt and pepper if needed.", "Crumble goat cheese on top of salad and serve."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups Arugula, 4 ounces Fresh Goat Cheese, 4 tablespoons Dried Cherries, 1/2 - 3/4 of an English Cucumber thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Arugula, Cherry, And Goat Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Arugula, Cherry, And Goat Cheese Salad

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