Sweet, tart and crisp are words I would use to describe this salad. Sweet juicy nectarines and tart cherries, what a combination for this Fruity Spinach & Arugula salad. This salad was created out of a need to use some ripe cherries and nectarines before they were past their prime.
This might possibly be one of the quickest salads I've made, ever!
I tossed together a bag of spinach and arugula, sliced the nectarines, pitted and sliced some cherries and added in some fennel because it needed to use it as well.
The earthly flavor of the veggies together with the sweet, tart flavor of the fruit work so well together to make this one of my favorite summer salads. The flavors will simply explode in your mouth.
The dressing is just as simple and easy as the salad, blended cherries, lemon, vinegar, oil and a dash of salt.
A simple, beautiful, good for you salad!
Spinach & Arugula Salad
Ingredients
- Salad
- 1 5 oz. bag of spinach
- 1 5 oz. bag arugula
- ½ cup sliced fennel
- ⅔ cup pitted and sliced cherries
- 2 nectarines sliced
- ½ cup pecans
- Cherry Dressing
- 2 cups pitted and sliced cherries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- dash of salt
Instructions
- Toss together spinach, arugula, fennel, cherries and nectarines in a large bowl.
- Blend together the dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Plate the salad and drizzle with dressing.
- Serve and enjoy!!!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2.5 oz.
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 19.4
- Sodium: 82.
- Fat: 17.4
- Saturated Fat: 1.9
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 6.2
- Protein: 5.1
- Cholesterol: 0
Just before devouring this beautiful salad I threw on some pecans for added crunch.
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Food Blogger Club says
This arugula salad looks amazing! We love the combination of flavors!
★★★★★
Celeste says
Thank you, it is quite flavorful!
David @ Spiced says
Believe it or not, we actually have a nectarine tree in our yard! We planted it several years ago when we moved in, and this was supposed to be the first year it would produce fruit. Something happened with the extra cold winter this year, though, so no fruit...but the tree is huge! Whenever it finally starts producing fruit, I suspect I'll be eating a ton of salads like this. Love the flavor combination!
Celeste says
Oh what I would give to have any kind of fruit tree in my yard. When I was growing up in Georgia, we had apples, peaches, plums, grapes,and pecans growing in our yard, but I took it for granted. I miss having fruit available to enjoy.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
What a beautiful salad! I love the flavors and I am a big fan of arugula!
Celeste says
Thanks Jocelyn, the flavors of this salad simply explode in your mouth.
felicia@ingredient1 says
We love arugula, but sometimes find it too strong as the only leafy green in our salads. Pairing it with spinach is a great way to cut the nutty flavor. Adding some sweet fruity is the perfect final touch.
Celeste says
I feel the same way, alone it can be a bit too much, but paired with another milder green and with sweet or creamy dressing cuts the bite.
Thanks Felicia for visiting.
Tonya says
Love this combo Celeste and that cherry dressing , love it! I find some of my best recipes are made with a few key simple ingredients. Pinned!