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Cherry-Almond-Arugula Salad

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 23, 2015
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Arugula has a peppery bite that works well with sweet dried cherries, smoky almonds and creamy goat cheese.

Cherry-Almond-Arugula Salad

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

Croutons

  • 8 oz ciabatta bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon country-style Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Salad

  • 8 cups arugula
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped smoked almonds
  • 1/2 cup crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese (2 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, place bread cubes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Spread bread cubes in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 10 minutes or until toasted.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with whisk.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, toss arugula, cherries, almonds and croutons. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition

240 Calories
14g Total Fat
5g Protein
25g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
Total Fat
14g
0%
Saturated Fat
3g
0%
Sodium
310mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
0%
Dietary Fiber
2g
0%
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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