Shaved Fennel, Guinette Cherries, and Arugula Salad Recipe
Cherry flavour abounds in both the salad and vinaigrette. Perfect to start a meal or add slices of rosy grilled duck breast or juicy roast chicken and turn it into a main course.
by Deborah Reid
Shaved Fennel, Guinette Cherries, and Arugula Salad Recipe
Prep time
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook time
Cook Time
0 mins
Total time
Total Time
20 mins

Ingredients:

Cherry Vinaigrette
  • 2 tsp shallot (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Guinette cherry juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 5 tbsp grape seed oil
  • Salt and pepper
Salad
  • 1 fennel bulb (trimmed and tough outer layers removed)
  • 5 oz baby arugula
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves (toasted)
  • 36 Guinette cherries
  • 1/4 lb. St. Agur blue cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 bunch chives (finely chopped)

Instructions:

  1. For the vinaigrette, whisk together the shallot, cherry juice, honey, white wine vinegar and season to taste. Slowly whisk in the oil and adjust the seasoning. Can be made a day or two in advance and refrigerated until needed.
  2. Thinly shave the fennel bulb using a mandoline.
  3. Combine the fennel, arugula, walnuts and cherries and toss with some vinaigrette.
  4. Serve garnished with blue cheese and chives.

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