Roasted Cherry Panzanella Salad

Yield: 2 entrée sized portions, or 4 sides

Skill level: Easy

Kale salad is a staple for fresh, healthy meals, and this version brings a bold seasonal twist. Tender kale is tossed with roasted cherries, fresh herbs, and feta for a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Adding bread adds texture and makes it more satisfying, creating a salad that feels both hearty and refreshing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining, this recipe delivers vibrant flavor in every bite.

Cherry Ingredients:

• 1 cup of Superfresh pitted cherries, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Pinch sea salt
• Pinch black pepper
• Handful of parsley, chopped

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 °F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Toss the cherries in olive oil, balsamic, and parsley. Then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Lay them flat on the baking sheet and roast for 10 – 15 minutes, just enough until they become bubbly. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely.

Salad Ingredients:

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Large handful of parsley, chopped
• Large bunch of chives, chopped
• 5 – 6 cups Lacinato kale, thinly sliced
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• Roasted cherries {see above}
• 3 tablespoons feta crumbles
• ½ loaf of your favorite bread, slightly stale, is best
• Sea salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, parsley, chives, and a pinch each of sea salt and black pepper. In a large bowl, toss together your kale and shallots, pour the dressing over the top, and toss to combine well.

Then add in the cherries, cheese, and bread, and toss lightly. Taste and season with more sea salt and pepper. Enjoy immediately or within an hour.

Created for Superfresh Growers® by With Food + Love.