BLACK CHERRY-PISTACHIO SALAD WITH CHARRED SCALLION VINAIGRETTE
The experience of biting into a juicy black cherry embodies summer. For cherry recipes, dessert may come to mind first, but how about something savory? Bursting bites of cherry star in this five-ingredient salad, with scallions, pistachios, oil and vinegar. The recipe puts scallions to work in two ways: Their raw greens bring bright, grassy notes, while the charred bottoms bring sweetness and bitterness when pulverized into paste. Raw, coarse chopped pistachio lends an interesting chew that develops into a complex fat for the salad. This salad is elegant and simple - and deserves to be among your new summer classics. Use your best extra-virgin olive oil, and try adding fresh, organic rose petals to the dish for a delicate strawberry-rose flavor, and a Baroque, sensual layering of flavors.
Provided by Angela Dimayuga
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Using a knife, score all the cherries in half at the seam. Next, twist each cherry apart as you would an avocado, tossing the pitted half into a large mixing bowl. Using your fingertips on your spare hand, pop the pits out of the unpitted cherry halves, discarding the pits, then adding the halved cherries to the bowl. Set aside.
- Chop the pistachios into a coarse crumble, leaving no pistachio whole. Set aside.
- Cut the scallions into two parts, slicing about 4 inches above the root to separate the white stalks from the tender green tops. On a stovetop burner, char the scallion bottoms over high heat, rotating every 2 to 3 minutes, until the completely charred on the outside and soft and cooked in the middle.
- Transfer the charred scallions to a cutting board, and finely mince. Gather into a pile, and repeat mincing until the scallion bottoms turn into a fine, green-black paste. Transfer to a small bowl, and stir in apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Set aside.
- Take a few pieces of the green scallion tops and stack them directly on top of one another. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut very, very thin slices of the scallion on a hard bias about 1 1/2 inches long, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Repeat with the remaining scallion tops. Fluff the scallions in the ice water, so the scallions have enough room to curl.
- Scrape all of the charred scallion vinaigrette into the bowl with the halved cherries. Using your fingertips, lightly massage the dressing into the cherries so they reach the cavities of each half. Add chopped pistachio, curly scallions, and a couple pinches of salt to taste. Transfer to a large flat dish, so you can enjoy all the colors and ingredients in the simple dish.
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Daniel Tee
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or fish. Just add it to the salad and you have a complete meal.
Md Bellal hossain
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The cherries and pistachios are a perfect match.
notdristaseriosly alexandra
[email protected]This salad is a great way to add some color and flavor to your next meal.
MASHMASHA MADO
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
carol hice
[email protected]This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The charred scallion vinaigrette is what really makes this salad special.
Hammad Satti
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of vinaigrette dressings, but this one was really good. It was light and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the other ingredients in the salad.
Md.Tahsan Tanvir Tanvir
[email protected]This salad is a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal produce. The cherries and scallions are at their best in the summer, and the pistachios add a nice crunch.
Ompfa MUKHORO
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a unique and delicious combination of flavors and textures.
Md Nesar
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sania Queen MANO
[email protected]I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Derreck Buswell
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.
renagade raider
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pistachios, but they were surprisingly good in this salad. The sweetness of the cherries and the smokiness of the vinaigrette balanced out the nutty flavor of the pistachios.
MD KAIROUL
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover cherries. I had a bunch of cherries that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this salad. It was a great way to use them up and they tasted delicious.
Julian Devorak
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the charred scallion vinaigrette, but I'm so glad I tried it. It added a unique and delicious flavor to the salad. I'll definitely be using this dressing again.
Hunain Hunainali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly. It was a little time-consuming to char the scallions, but it was worth it. The flavor was amazing.
Chef Akram
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The charred scallion vinaigrette really makes it special. I'm definitely going to make this again.
Hgj Hh
[email protected]I love the vibrant colors in this salad. The red cherries, green pistachios, and charred scallions make it so visually appealing. It's a feast for the eyes and the taste buds!
John Segura
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet cherries, crunchy pistachios, and charred scallions was divine. The vinaigrette was the perfect finishing touch, adding a smoky, tangy flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.