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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Renee
Wow Kim! What a gorgeous salad. I know I'm stopping by the store to pick up cherries. Yum, yum, yum, yummy in the tummy.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Renee. This was delicious. I miss cherry season.
Liz
Looks terrific, Kim! I need to roast some cherries 🙂
Kim Beaulieu
You do. Next year we should meet in Michigan for cherry season.
Rachel Cooks
Love the idea of roasted cherries! This looks fantastic, Kim!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Rachel.
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time
I love cherries and pistachios as well. I don't know that I've met anyone else that favors that combination over the almond/cherry one. Great minds and all, eh? Your salad looks absolutely delicious. I could definitely make a meal of it.
Kim Beaulieu
I know right. It's such a great combo. More people need to hop on board. Thanks so much lady, I miss cherry season.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
I love pistachios! Perfect salad for me. I had a pistachio gorgonzola sauce on chicken this week and now this salad would be next!
Kim Beaulieu
Me too. I just picked up a big bag this week. Always need some on hand.
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)
This looks amazing! I love the fruit you used... fruit on salad is key.
Kim Beaulieu
I totally agree. Love fruit on salad.
Abbe@This is How I Cook
I love cherries! I'm going to the fridge right to get some. See what you made me do? Have fun with your son. Feed him this and he will be happy. And those turtle thingies...
Kim Beaulieu
Ha, I am happy now that I've made you suffer. Roflmao!
Terra
Ohhhhh, I haven't tried pistachios and cherries together yet, BUT I must try the combo! Your salad sounds fabulous! Hugs, Terra
Kim Beaulieu
You must. I hope you got a chance to try it. So good.
john@kitchenriffs
Roasted cherries taste so brilliant, don't they? Love the idea of combining them with pistachios, then making a salad. Inspired! Good stuff - thanks.
Kim Beaulieu
They really do. Thanks so much John.
Colette
I'm serving this w chicken TOnite!
Thanks, Kimmy. xo
Kim Beaulieu
Whoo hoo.
Bernice
Now there's a combo I haven't tried. Looks delicious and you had me at roasted cherries...
Kim Beaulieu
It's divine. You must try it.
mjskit
WOW! Now that a delicious salad! Wish I had some cherries right now!
Kim Beaulieu
Me too. I miss cherry season.
Emily @ Life on Food
This sounds amazing. Yes, cherries and pistachios are great together. Love lovely 🙂 salads for supper!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Emily. I love the combo, it's amazing.
Joanne T Ferguson
G'day Kim! LOVE cherries, true!
Bought some yesterday and LOVE the idea of roasted cherry Vinaigrette (which I have never had) and is now on the list to do too! Thank you!
Cheers! Joanne
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Joanne. I hope you get a chance to try it.
Laura Dembowski
Totally agree that pistachios and cherries are a perfect match! Roasted fruit is so yummy, but I haven't tried it with cherries yet - I need to do that!
Kim Beaulieu
Glad I'm not the only cherry/pistachio lover in the world. Roasted cherries are amazing, the flavour just pops.
Helene D'souza
I never thought of combining cherries with pistachios and you know what Kim, I love both flavors too! I really should be more creative with salads and think out of the box, just as you are doing. Smart and healthy salad, this one is winner Kim!
Kim Beaulieu
They are so good together. Perfection really.
Thanks so much Helene. xx
Becca from ItsYummi.com
roasted cherries are SO freaking delicious! You knocked another one out of the park, Lunie! Great job!
Kim Beaulieu
I know right. Thanks lady. xx
Ramona W
Roasted cherry vinaigrette... you are killing me with goodness!! I love your ideas of roasting fruits... YUM!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks Ramona. I love roasted fruits. It just enhances the flavour considerably.
Alex
What a great-looking dish! I fell in love with the roasted cherry vinaigrette. Have a wonderful week!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much Alex. I love anything cherry.
Bam's Kitchen
Love that salad dressing. Perfect way to celebrate the swim suit season. I most recently ate a detox salad at a Dressed Salad resturant in HK that had a lovely mix of fresh greens cranberries, beats and nuts but I counted 17 whole cloves of garlic. holy cow, even by my standards that is a lot of garlic. I have renamed their salad Toxic salad. Have a super day. BAM
Kim Beaulieu
Ha, that's a lot of garlic. I love it but wow. You poor thing. I hope you recovered. xx