BLUEBERRY ARUGULA SALAD WITH HONEY-LEMON DRESSING

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Blueberry Arugula Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (or 1/2 medium lemon juiced)
1 clove Garlic
2 dashes Sea Salt
3 tablespoons Honey
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 dashes Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup Sliced Almonds
1 teaspoon butter
5 ounces Arugula
1 1/2 cups Blueberries
3 ounces Goat Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook Almonds
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Place 1 tablespoon of honey, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium oven safe pan.
  • Heat pan on the stovetop until butter is melted, stirring to combine
  • Add almonds and salt and stir to coat.
  • Spread almonds in an even layer and bake for approx 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Stir after the first 5 minutes.
  • Once golden spread almonds out on parchment paper to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
  • Prepare Dressing
  • Combine lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes to mellow garlic if desired.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of honey and stir well.
  • Add 1/4 cup of EVO in a slow drizzle whisking all the time.
  • Add more honey and olive oil if too tart or add more lemon juice if too bland. Add pepper to taste.
  • Assemble Salad
  • Place arugula in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of dressing. Toss to combine
  • Scatter blueberries, goat cheese and almonds on the top. Serve immediately with extra dress to be passed.

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