Rustic Dried Cherry Salad Recipes

SOUR CHERRY BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Add 2 cups water to a medium saucepot. Season with salt and drizzle in some olive oil, then stir in the bulgur. Bring a boil over high heat, then cover, lower to a simmer and cook until the grains are tender, about 1 hour. Allow bulgur to come to room temperature.
• Combine the bulgur wheat with the cherries, parsley, walnuts, red onion and dill in a large bowl, reserving about 1 tablespoon of each herb for garnish. Gently mix to combine. Add the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice and grated garlic and season to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with feta, reserved herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.

TURKEY AND DRIED CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• In large bowl, mix pasta and remaining ingredients except dressing. Pour dressing over mixture; toss until coated. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

MICHIGAN CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients., Place raspberries, vinegars, preserves and sugar in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

CHERRY FARRO SALAD WITH SWEET VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk oil, maple syrup, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
• Cook and stir walnuts in a small skillet over low heat until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Bring chicken broth, farro, oregano, and basil to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, cover with a lid, and let sit until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. Transfer farro to a glass bowl and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes more.
• Mix walnuts, green apples, dried cherries, and parsley into farro. Drizzle dressing over farro mixture and toss to coat; refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

CRUNCHY SUMMER SALAD WITH OVEN-DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Using a mandoline, slice beet and fennel into very thin slices.
• Spread the pine nuts on a baking pan, and toast until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a bowl to cool.
• In a food processor or blender, puree the yellow cherries, vinegar, creme fraiche, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Transfer puree to a medium bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, and set the dressing aside.
• In a large serving dish, combine the toasted nuts, endive, corn, bell pepper, mache, and oven-dried cherries. Drizzle the pureed salad dressing over top; toss.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Put the cherries or cranberries in a bowl, pour the wine over them and set aside to soak 2 to 3 hours.
• Put the rice and stock in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook about 45 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
• Drain the rice well and put it in a bowl. Drain the cherries and add them to the rice, along with the scallions and walnuts.
• Beat the vinegar and mustard together, beat in the oil, pour the dressing over the rice and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and oil until combined and thickened; season with salt and pepper.
• Add spinach, onion, and cherries; toss to combine. Serve immediately, topped with pumpkin seeds.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 deg. Spread the pumpkin seeds in a single layer in a pie plate. Bake until puffed and brown, approximately 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and oil until combined and thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange spinach on a plate, sprinkle with onions, pumpkin seeds and cherries. Drizzle with dressing, allow each person to "toss" their own salad.

BING CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the pineapple juice and cherry water into a 2-cup measuring cup. Pour enough color to make 2 cups; discard the remaining soda. Pour the cola mixture into a saucepan.
• Bring the cola mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat, then stir in the pineapple, cherries, cream cheese, and cherry gelatin until gelatin dissolves, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a mold or glass baking dish. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.

RUSTIC CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Place 4 quarts of water in a large pot. Add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes.
• 2. Add the chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the liquid and cool to room temperature. Remove the skin.
• 3. Shred the chicken into large pieces. Place in a large bowl.
• 4. Trim the fennel bulbs and slice lengthwise into strips 1/4-inch wide. Add to chicken with the green beans, tomatoes, capers, olives, parley, and chopped fennel ferns.
• 5. Season with salt and pepper. Shortly before serving, toss with the vinaigrette to prevent the greens from discoloring.

CHERRY WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, in a blender, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; cover and process until blended. , Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the cashews.

RUSTIC DRIED CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread bread cubes on baking sheet; bake 15 minutes or until toasted. Cook completely. Set aside.
• Toast pecans in a medium skillet over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Combine pecans, cherries, celery and bread in a large bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, honey, water and curry powder in a cup. Stir well. Pour over salad and toss. Serve immediately.