Arugula, Golden Cherries, Marcona Almonds and Parmigiano-ReggianoEllen Silverman
Though inspired by golden cherries from the farmers' market, this pretty salad can be made with any sort of fresh or frozen cherry. Marcona almonds hail from Spain; their toasty, slightly sweet and salty flavor is a great match for the fruit. Toasted whole almonds and a few extra pinches of sea salt can be substituted.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
1
/2 pound fresh cherries, pitted, or 2 cups frozen pitted cherries, thawed and drained
1
/2 pound baby or wild arugula
2
ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano cheese, thinly shaved (3/4 cup)
1
/2 cup Marcona almonds, coarsely chopped
3
tablespoons very good extra-virgin olive oil
1
tablespoon white wine vinegar
Flaky coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Preparation
Cut the cherries in half lengthwise and place in a large serving bowl. Add the arugula, cheese and almonds. Drizzle with the oil and vinegar, crush a few generous pinches of salt over the top and season generously with pepper. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
From Salads: Beyond the Bowl: Extraordinary Recipes for Everyday Eating by Mindy Fox. Text © 2012 by Mindy Fox; photographs © 2012 by Ellen Silverman. Published in 2012 by Kyle Books.