Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeo's Lodge - Lansing, MIMichigan Cherry Salad Recipe

Michigan Cherry Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A bed of mixed greens with dried cherries and walnuts, then topped with crumbled blue cheese. Served with an oven baked breadstick.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, dried cherries, and chopped walnuts.

  2. 2

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

  4. 4

    Add Blue Cheese

    Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the top of the salad before serving.

Breadstick Preparation

  1. 5

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven according to the instructions for the breadstick dough.

  2. 6

    Shape the Breadsticks

    Roll out the breadstick dough into individual sticks and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 7

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush the tops of the breadsticks with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder.

  4. 8

    Bake

    Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through, following the package instructions for time.

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