Central Otago Cherry Salad

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Central Otago Cherry Salad.

Fresh Central Otago cherries are the perfect counterpoint to peppery rocket and sharp cheese in this zesty salad.

Serves: 8

Prep time: 15 mins.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh Central Otago cherries, pitted
• 1 large red onion, peeled, cut into wide wedges
• 100g baby rocket
• 60g parmesan, shaved
• 2/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped

Method

• Combine onion, red wine vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer until onion is pink. Remove and set aside until room temperature.
• To make vinaigrette, whisk oil, white wine vinegar, honey and thyme until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Assemble rocket leaves. Sprinkle with pitted cherries. Spoon over onion wedges.
• Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss salad. Top with shaved parmesan. Season to taste and drizzle with more olive oil.