Cherry Balsamic Salad Dressing

Vibrant pear, grape, and cherry green salad with cherry balsamic dressing on the side, a refreshing delight.

5 from 4 votes

This simple salad combines mixed greens, red grapes, pear, almonds, dried sweet cherries, and crumbled feta, all drizzled with delicious Cherry Balsamic Salad Dressing for the perfect finishing touch!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cherry Balsamic Salad Dressing

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $9.72

Equipment

Small blender

Ingredients

Dressing

5 tablespoons 100% black cherry juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil

Salad

6 cups mixed greens
1 large pear thinly sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 cup red grapes
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup feta cheese
sliced strawberries optional

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Instructions

To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a small blender, pulse until combined. Drizzle in the olive oil and pulse again until just combined and emulsified. Alternatively, combine all the ingredients in a jar and shake until well combined. You may need to stir up the sugar as it tends to settle on the bottom.
To toast the almonds, spread the sliced almonds in a single layer in a dry pan over medium-high heat. Stir every 15 seconds for about 1–2 minutes, or until they slightly darken and become fragrant—be careful not to let them burn. You can also use honey-roasted almonds in this salad.
Thinly slice a large pear and toss with the lemon juice. Slice the red grapes in half. Add the sliced pears, sliced grapes, almonds, and dried cherries to the mixed greens. Toss with dressing and sprinkle feta cheese on top.

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Notes

Note 1: The ingredient quantities are a general guideline. Add more or less of your favorite salad ingredients depending on your personal preference.

Nutrition Note: The nutritional information is calculated for a serving of the salad with dressing. There are only 84 calories in a serving of just the dressing.

Storage: This salad doesn’t make good leftovers. If you aren’t eating this immediately, keep the ingredients separate from the dressing and only toss right before eating. Top with feta after dressing the salad.

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