BLACKBERRY SALAD

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This was a delicious salad! I made it to take advantage of the ripe blackberries that were in season. I wish I had taken better notes as I was cooking, but this is what I remember (it was too good not to save at least an approximation here):

Provided by ctrmom

Categories     Berries

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups spinach leaves
3 scallions, sliced
1 1/2 cups blackberries
2 ounces goat cheese
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup blackberry
1 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
2 tablespoons good vinegar, try blackberry vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup god olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss the spinach and scallions.
  • Top with pecans that have been toasted in the microwave for a minute or two and the fresh blackberries.
  • For the dressing: Place 1/2 cup blackberries in a small pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer with a little sugar to taste. Remove from the heat and strain out the seeds if desired.
  • Add the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Slowly whisk in the olive oil to emulsify.
  • Drizzle the dressing over slices of goat cheese arranged on a plate. Serve the cheese and extra dressing along side the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.2, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 5.6, Sodium 134.5, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3, Protein 3.6

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