Cherries add a vibrancy of colour and a hit of sweetness to this flavoursome salad
Serves: 12
Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette
3 small shallots, minced
4 ½ tsp Balsamic vinegar
4 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp water
Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped to make 3 tsp
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Salad
300 g rocket, rinsed and dried well
2 small fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
4 cups cherries, rinsed, pitted and halved
300 g feta, crumbled
1 cup almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped (optional)
Method
To make the Vinaigrette
Mix the shallots and balsamic in a bowl.
Whisk in the oil, then the water. Add the mint; season to taste with salt and pepper.
To make the Salad
Combine the rocket, cherries, and fennel in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing.
Divide between plates and scatter each salad with feta and almonds, if using.
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