Cherry-Arugula Salad with Almonds and Tarragon
Serves 6
Time 5 min
Cherries and almonds are a classic pair and make a delicious salad combination with tart arugula and fragrant tarragon. Use any whole grain you like with this salad, but we like toothsome barley or farro.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 6 tablespoons slivered almonds, divided
- 1/2 pound cherries (about 2 cups), pitted and halved, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1 1/2 cup cooked whole grains (e.g. barley, farro, wheat berries, wild rice)
Method
In a blender, combine vinegar, shallot, mustard, 1 tablespoon water, 3 tablespoons of the almonds and 1/4 cup of the pitted cherries.
Blend until very smooth, about 1 minute.
Stir in tarragon.
Combine arugula, cooked grains and remaining cherries in a large bowl.
Toss with the dressing and garnish with the remaining 3 tablespoons almonds.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 130 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 21g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 4g protein.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 6 tablespoons slivered almonds, divided
- 1/2 pound cherries (about 2 cups), pitted and halved, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1 1/2 cup cooked whole grains (e.g. barley, farro, wheat berries, wild rice)