GARDEN SALAD WITH HERBS AND SOUR-CHERRY DRESSING

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Handfuls of fresh herbs and leafy greens plus fronds of fennel provide a depth of flavor in this summery salad. Tart cherries are quickly marinated in a simple sherry vinaigrette then mixed with the salad.

Provided by Anna Kovel

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons sherry vinegar or aged red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces fresh sour cherries, rinsed, drained, pitted, and halved or quartered (1 cup)
1 fennel bulb, halved length-wise, cored, and thinly sliced, plus 1/2 cup fronds
2 cups mixed fresh tender-herb leaves, such as shiso, basil, tarragon, anise hyssop, and mint
5 cups mixed greens, such as watercress, amaranth, tatsoi, and arugula
2 spring onions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
6 radishes, thinly sliced (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Stir together vinegar, lemon juice, a large pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Whisk in oil. Stir in cherries; let stand at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  • Finely chop fennel fronds; mix with herbs. Toss greens with herb mixture. Gently mix in onions, radishes, and sliced fennel; add dressing and cherries, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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