Quick Cherry Salad

Brighten up your table with this irresistibly fresh Quick Cherry Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that comes together in just 15 minutes. Highlighting juicy, ruby-red cherries as the star ingredient, this vibrant dish also features crisp cucumber, creamy feta cheese, and a hint of red onion for balance. Finishing touches like fresh mint and a homemade honey-balsamic dressing infuse the salad with refreshing and zesty notes. Ideal as a simple summer side or a light appetizer, this no-cook recipe is a crowd-pleaser that effortlessly combines seasonal produce and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, it's as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cherries
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pit the cherries, then slice them in half. Add the halved cherries to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and dice the cucumber into bite-sized chunks. Add the cucumber to the bowl with the cherries.

Step 3

Crumble the feta cheese and finely slice the red onion. Add both to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them on top of the other ingredients in the bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the cherry salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch more salt or pepper if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a fresh, chilled salad or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	722.1 grams (722.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	908

Total Fat 61.10g	78%
Saturated Fat 24.50g	123%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.60g
Cholesterol 134mg	45%
Sodium 2311mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 70.90g	26%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 49.20g
Protein 27.00g	54%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 836mg	64%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1125mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.4%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 30.1%