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Anna Olson

Tender Greens with Marinated Sweet Cherries in Almond Vinaigrette


Serves 6

Ingredients

Cherries:

  • 2 cups pitted sweet cherries
  • 2 Tbsp minced red onion
  • 1 ½ Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • pinch ground cinnamon

Vinaigrette:

  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar (or juices from marinated cherries)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 6 Tbsp almond oil
  • 1 Tbsp chopped chives
  • salt & pepper

To serve

  • 6 cups tender greens, such as Boston, baby leaf lettuce or even spinach
  • ½ cup lightly toasted sliced almonds

Method

  1. For cherries, toss all ingredients together and let sit for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
  2. For vinaigrette, strain off 2 Tbsp cherry liquid (or use 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar) and whisk in honey and mustard. Whisk in oil gradually until smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped chives and season to taste.
  3. To serve, arrange tender greens on a platter. Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with marinated cherries. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.
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Notes & Tips

If you can’t find almond oil, you can use olive oil and add a drop of almond extract.

Recipe Rating

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