It’s hard not to be overly ambitious when buying perfectly ripe, late summer cherries. This salad comes in handy for having an abundance of cherries on the brink of becoming overripe. They will shine here in a hearty, knife and fork salad, that’s pretty enough for guests. Pair it with a grilled protein and crusty, buttered bread, and you’re good to go!

The cherries can be swapped for any fruit that you have on hand, with preference to apples, pears, or stone fruits.