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1 cup almonds
1 cup whole cherries
2 T black olives
1 T vinegar
Parsley (about a tablespoon)
Marjoram (about two teaspoons)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Some fresh mache (lamb's lettuce) for serving

If you want to shell the almonds, bring some water to a boil, and blanch the almonds for about a minute. Drain and then soak them in some cold water while you take off the skins. You can leave the skins on if you prefer. Almond skins are quite nutritious, and add a nice texture to the salad as well.

If you want to reduce the saltiness of the olives, soak them in two changes of water for 3 minutes each. Dry them off well. Pit the olives and chop them into small pieces.

Pit the cherries and cut them into quarters or eighths.

Finely chop the herbs.

Mix together all of the ingredients, seasoning well with salt and pepper to taste.

Serves four as an appetizer.