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5 from 3 votes

Cherry Arugula Salad with Mozzarella

This cherry arugula salad with mozzarella is fresh and light, with sweet fruit and creamy cheese. Enjoy as a light lunch or as a side salad for summer picnics and potlucks!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 258kcal
Author: Claire

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 mozzarella ball torn into small pieces
  • ½ small bag arugula
  • 1 handful cherries stems and pits removed
  • 1 handful blackberries
  • small handful basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

For the dressing

  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white distilled vinegar optional, more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • pinch salt to taste
  • pinch black pepper optional

Instructions

  • Remove the stems and pits from the cherries with a cherry pitter or small straw.
  • Tear the mozzarella into small pieces.
  • Make the dressing by combining the ingredients in a jar or bowl and mixing together well.
  • Arrange the arugula on your plates and top with the cheese, fruit, basil leaves and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle over the dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

  • I suggest using good quality, fresh produce for this salad. With minimal ingredients, it is all about the taste!
  • Lamb's lettuce can be used in place of arugula for a more subtle taste or if it is better suited to you.
  • Adjust the dressing with more oil or vinegar to taste preference.
  • Don't forget to pit the cherries!
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 

Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance

All ingredients score a '0' on the SIGHI scale, with the exception of:
  • apple cider vinegar, which scores 1. If you prefer to keep to foods rated as 0, then you could try white distilled vinegar.
  • cherries rate as 0 but it is noted as 'controversial'.
  • black pepper, which scores 2.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 918IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg