This Roasted Cherry and Pistachio Salad with Roasted Cherry Vinaigrette is super easy to make and packed with fresh cherry goodness.
There are just some combinations you fall in love with. For it's cherries and pistachios. They just happen to be two of my favourite foods so I'm so thrilled they combine so well together.
Any chance I get to make a recipe that uses this flavour combination is a great day in my book. Needless to say the day I made this cherry pistachio salad ranked high on my list of great days.
This recipe is incredibly easy to make and packed with the fresh flavour of summer in Ontario. Cherry season is in full swing and I just cannot get my hands on enough of them. Today I topped a salad with them and added some pistachios to it. Then I topped it off with a roasted cherry balsamic that's will knock your socks off. Enjoy!
I knew when I signed up for weekday supper that I wanted to make what I call my Farmers Market Salad. My Farmers Market Salad varies with the season. I use what is in season locally and play around with different ideas. I knew with it being cherry season that this was the way to go. It's absolutely fabulous! You must try this!
My son is visiting from out west so life is a bit crazy right now. So I'm keeping this one short and sweet. Sweet like fresh cherries in summertime. Enjoy!
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Roasted Cherry and Pistachio Salad with Roasted Cherry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the Salad:
For the Roasted Cherries (this will provide more than you need):
- 2 cups pitted and halved cherries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the Roasted Cherry Vinaigrette (this will provide more than you need):
- ¼ cup roasted cherries
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, if desired
Putting it all together:
- 2 cups mixed greens I used a spring mix
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- roasted cherries, from previous step
- roasted cherry vinaigrette, from previous step
Instructions
For the Roasted Cherries:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Cover a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment.
- Transfer cherries to the cookie sheet.
- Place in a 350 degree F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes. Watch carefully and check every 5 minutes. They cook differently depending on ripeness.
- Remove and set aside or refrigerate till needed.
For the Roasted Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- In a food processor puree the cherries.
- Then add the balsamic and sugar.
- Give it a good whir.
- Add the olive oil slowly while pulsing until it thickens.
- You can add lemon juice if you like. I add it after the balsamic but before the olive oil
For the Salad:
- Mix your greens in a bowl.
- Add roasted cherries on top.
- Add chopped pistachios on top.
- Drizzle roasted cherry vinaigrette over top.
- Serve with a big old summer salad smile!
Notes
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Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook
It's no secret that I'm not a big salad fan most days, but this is one I can get down with. Love the flavors. You had me at pistachio!
Kim Beaulieu
Ha, me either most days. But this one is cool because it's sweet. It's the only way I can handle eating them.
suzanne Perazzini
Such a colourful dish. Enjoy your son's visit.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Suzanne. Can't wait to catch up once the hooligan goes back to school.
Dionne Baldwin
I would think the roasted cherry vinaigrette would be perfect for a salad! And pistachio's are just plain good. No argument here! I love a good salad. This one might just make an appearance on our table. 🙂 Have a good week my friend!
Kim Beaulieu
So good. I love this dressing. And this salad. I miss cherry season.
Kumar's Kitchen
such a nice twist on this salad with the roasted cherry vinaigrette...scrumptiously munchy and healthy salad for any time of the day...awesome 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much. I love this salad.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
Yummy and gorgeous salad. If only cherries were cheaper in Orlando 😀
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Kiran. Cherries are so expensive. But sometimes I just give in and splurge. They are so worth it.
Kathy
This is my first time visiting you. I found you via Chris Scheuer. You have a lovely blog and I’m glad to meet you. This salad is utterly delicious looking…I have a bag of cherries in my fridge right now. Hummm!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much. I adore Chris. So glad you visited.
Jamie
This is not only so pretty but it looks outrageously good! Who doesn't love cherries (and pistachios)?? And that roasted cherry vinaigrette is a wower! I love this!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Jamie. That means so much to me. xx
Kalyan
looks delicious....just mouthwatering!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much.
Amy Tong
Your Roasted Cherry and Pistachio Salad is gorgeous. I love the color and flavor combinations too. I can definitely eat this everyday. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Amy. I miss cherry season.
Trish @infinebalance
This is a gorgeous salad. I love roasted fruit - and cherries would be divine!
Renee @ CreativeMamaMessyHouse
This salad looks fabulous! Cherry season is back for us in California and it is predicted to be a short season, so I am buying a ton of cherries right now. In the past week I have bought 6 pounds worth! The month of June looks like it is going to have a lot of cherry recipes in it for me.