Steak & Arugula Salad with Cherries & Almonds

By Lunds & Byerlys

May 7, 2026

This summery salad is the perfect balance of flavors and textures. It’s easy to prepare, but an impressive-looking dish to serve for guests.


SERVINGS

4

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

20 min

Ingredients

  • 1
    (10-oz.) package fresh baby arugula
  • 1
    cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • 2
    tablespoons olive oil
  • 1
    pound steak fillets
  • 1/2
    cup almonds, roughly chopped
  • 4
    ounces crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2
    red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh basil, minced, for garnish

For the Lime Dressing:

  • 1 1/2
    cups dark sweet cherries, pitted
  • 1/3
    cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4
    red onion, diced
  • 2
    cloves garlic, halved
  • 3
    tablespoons honey
  • 2
    teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/8
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/8
    teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4
    cup olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Season steak generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Let rest at room temperature.

  2. 2

    Heat a large grill pan or skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. When it begins to shimmer, add steak and sear both sides until cooked to your liking. Set steak aside covered, and let is rest for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a large salad bowl, layer arugula with cherries, almonds, blue cheese and onion.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Lime Dressing: In a small saucepan, reduce cherries with a couple teaspoons of water over medium-low heat (approximately 10-15 minutes). In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.

  5. 5

    Top the salad with the sliced steak. Drizzle dressing on top and finish with minced fresh basil.

Recipe source: Northwest Cherries


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