Weeknight Dinners and Sides, AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2024

Cucumber-Cherry Salad

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 5 min
  • Active: 5 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
Combining sweet cherries and cool, crunchy cucumbers may not seem like an obvious salad combination, but this quick, colorful summer side is packed with fruity and refreshing flavor. A layer of whipped cottage cheese serves as a creamy base that balances the punchiness of the salad and adds a bit of protein.

Directions

  1. Combine 3 sliced Persian cucumbers, 1 cup halved pitted cherries and 1/2 small sliced shallot in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons each white wine vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 cup chopped dill and toss. Spread 1 cup whipped cottage cheese in a shallow bowl. Top with the salad, more dill, a drizzle of olive oil and a few grinds of pepper.