Fresh Cherry and Corn Salad

Fresh Cherry and Corn Salad

This seasonal salad boasts a pound of bright cherries. This colorful fruit is a good source of fiber, vitamin C and natural antioxidants called anthocyanins.

CAL/SERV :

215

PREP TIME :

N/A

YIELDS :

8 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

N/A

INGREDIENTS

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black or white pepper to taste

Salad Ingredients

  • 5 ounces baby arugula or baby spinach
  • 4 ears cooked fresh corn, kernels sliced off cob
  • 1/2 cup finely sliced red onion
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese
  • 1 lb. fresh dark cherries, pitted, sliced in half

 

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In small mixing bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Whisk well.
  2. In large salad bowl combine arugula, corn and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
  3. Arrange salad on individual dishes and sprinkle with feta. Top with cherries and serve.

Nutrition (per serving):

215 calories, 10 g total fat (3 g saturated fat), 29 g carbohydrate, 6 g protein, 3 g dietary fiber, 167 mg sodium.

 Courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research