Cherry and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Praline Pecans, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

I love the combination of tangy and sweet together. This salad fits that perfectly with the tangy Lemon Basil Vinaigrette and the sweet crunchy Truly Good Foods Praline Pecans. Fresh cherries are seasonal, so if you want to toss this up in the fall, just soak some dried cherries in orange juice for about 30 minutes then drain off the liquid.

Cherry and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Praline Pecans, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
by Tracy Hersh

Lemon Basil Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
6 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried
2 Tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Salad:
2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and sliced in half
5-ounce package arugula
1/2 pound Truly Good Foods Praline Pecans
8 ounces goat cheese

Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and whisk until emulsified. Toss cherries and arugula with 1/4 cup of Lemon Basil Vinaigrette. Divide tossed ingredients on to 4 salad plates, sprinkle with goat cheese and Truly Good Foods Praline Pecans. Serve.