Rustic Dried Cherry Salad Food

MICHIGAN CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients., Place raspberries, vinegars, preserves and sugar in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

APPLE, DRIED CHERRY, AND WALNUT SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
• For salad:
• Toss greens, apples, cherries, and 1/4 cup walnuts in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and serve.

RUSTIC DRIED CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread bread cubes on baking sheet; bake 15 minutes or until toasted. Cook completely. Set aside.
• Toast pecans in a medium skillet over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Combine pecans, cherries, celery and bread in a large bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, honey, water and curry powder in a cup. Stir well. Pour over salad and toss. Serve immediately.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON, DRIED CHERRIES AND ROQUEFORT VI

Steps:

• Sauté bacon in heavy medium skillet until brown and crisp.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel to drain.
• Whisk together mayonnaise and vinegar.
• Gradually whisk in oil, then cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss lettuce leaves, half of the cherries and half of the bacon with enough dressing to coat.
• Divide salad among 6 plates.
• Top with remaining cherries and bacon and serve.

CHERRY WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, in a blender, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; cover and process until blended. , Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the cashews.

FRESH CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing: mix together all the dressing ingredients until smooth; chill.
• To make the salad: mix together the fruit; place in a lettuce lined bowl.
• Serve with Lime Dressing.

DRIED CHERRY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous.
• Cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Uncover and stir with a fork until all grains are fluffy.
• Let cool for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, dried cherries, carrots, and cucumber.
• In a small bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, and mustard, mix well.
• Pour over couscous mixture and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Garnish with toasted almonds.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine, chill, and serve.

DARK CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Drain juice from cherries and pineapple into pan.
• Heat juices.and add gelatin.
• Stir till thoroughly dissolved.
• Cool.
• Blend cream cheese, and beat into the cooled gelatin.
• Add fruit and chopped nuts.
• Stir in cola flavored carbonated drink.
• Chill overnight before serving.