Salade de Cerises

Salade de Cerises is a refreshing and vibrant French salad that features the natural sweetness of cherries balanced with tangy goat cheese and a hint of mint. This gluten-free salad is perfect for a light lunch or a delightful side dish during the warmer months.

Ingredients

• Fresh cherries - 200 grams, pitted and halved
• Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach) - 100 grams
• Goat cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Walnuts - 30 grams, roughly chopped
• Fresh mint leaves - 10 grams, torn
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherries, crumbled goat cheese, chopped walnuts, and torn mint leaves.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well-coated.
4. Serve immediately on individual plates or in a large bowl for sharing.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from cherries, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Contains healthy fats from walnuts, supporting heart health.

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