Cherry-Arugula Salad With Almonds And Tarragon

Name: Cherry-Arugula Salad With Almonds And Tarragon
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 small shallot, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 6 tablespoon slivered almonds, divided; 1/2 pound cherries (about 2 cups), pitted and halved, divided; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 5 ounce baby arugula; 1 1/2 cup cooked whole grains (e.g. barley, farro, wheat berries, wild rice)

Whole Foods Market|May 8, 2014 10:51 am EST

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Cherries and almonds are a classic pair and make a delicious salad combination with tart arugula and fragrant tarragon.

Servings

6

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 small shallot, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
6 tablespoon slivered almonds, divided
1/2 pound cherries (about 2 cups), pitted and halved, divided
2 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
5 ounce baby arugula
1 1/2 cup cooked whole grains (e.g. barley, farro, wheat berries, wild rice)

Directions

In a blender, combine vinegar, shallot, mustard, 1 tablespoon water, 3 tablespoons of the almonds and 1/4 cup of the pitted cherries. Blend until very smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in tarragon.
Combine arugula, cooked grains and remaining cherries in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and garnish with the remaining 3 tablespoons almonds.