How do I jazz up a salad with cherries?

Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to a burst of flavor! Discover creative ways to jazz up your salad with the vibrant addition of cherries. Get ready to toss together a bowl of leafy goodness that will tantalize your taste buds.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I jazz up a salad with cherries. Items include: Salad greens Cucumbers Cherry tomatoes Red onions Cherries Salad dressing

Salad greens 1 large bowl
Cucumbers 1-2, sliced
Cherry tomatoes 1 cup, halved
Red onions 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
Cherries 1 cup, pitted and sliced
Salad dressing as needed

Take note
Be sure to pit the cherries before adding them to the salad to avoid any potential accidents or dental mishaps.

1

Prepare the Salad Ingredients

Start by washing and drying your favorite salad greens. Tear them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl. Slice some cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice some red onions. Add these to the salad bowl.

2

Pit and Slice the Cherries

Using a cherry pitter or a small knife, remove the pits from the cherries. Once pitted, slice them in half or quarters, depending on your preference. This will help distribute the cherries throughout the salad more evenly.

3

Add the Cherries to the Salad

Gently toss the pitted and sliced cherries into the salad bowl. Make sure the cherries are evenly distributed among the greens and other ingredients.

4

Drizzle with Dressing

Choose your favorite salad dressing or make a simple vinaigrette using olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, starting with a small amount and adding more as desired.

5

Mix and Serve

Using salad tongs or clean hands, gently mix all the ingredients together, ensuring the dressing coats the greens and cherries evenly. Once well mixed, serve the jazzed-up salad with cherries and enjoy!