RECIPES: VEGAN SALADS

CHERRY & PISTACHIO SALAD WITH CITRUS MINT DRESSING

August 07, 2017 by Renee Tavoularis

CHERRY & PISTACHIO SALAD WITH CITRUS MINT DRESSING

Light and refreshing, this salad uses fresh cherries and mint plus a nutritional powerhouse, pistachios. To easily pit a cherry without a cherry pitter, simply use a chopstick and push down through the stem side until you can release the pit.

SERVES 4
10 MINUTES
VEGAN
GLUTEN-FREE

Ingredients

For the SALAD:

3 cups watercress
1 ½ cups sweet cherries, pitted and halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup pistachios, toasted

For the DRESSING:

3 tablespoons mint, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cherries and cucumbers. Add the watercress and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mint, orange juice, lemon juice and salt. Slowly pour in the oil while whisking. Continue whisking until mixture is well combined.
  • Pour dressing over the cherry and cucumber mixture. Toss well to combine and top with pistachios before serving.

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