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Blackberry Basil Salad

A simple recipe for Blackberry Salad with Basil and Arugula sprinkled with crumbled goat cheese, toasted almonds and a maple-balsamic dressing. A light and delicious summer salad!

Total Time

10min

5.0

2 Ratings

Author: Feasting at Home

Servings:

Ingredients

•

7 cups

Baby Arugula

or Baby Spinach

•

4 Tbsp

Red Onions , thinly sliced

•

1 cup

Fresh Blackberries

•

1/3 cup

Goat Cheese , crumbled

or Feta or Insalada Ricotta

•

4 Tbsp

Slivered Almonds , toasted

or Maple Pecans

•

4 Tbsp

Fresh Basil Leaves , torn

•

1 Tbsp

Fresh Chives

or Onion Blossoms

(optional)

•

3 Tbsp

Olive Oil

•

8 tsp

Balsamic Vinegar

•

2 tsp

Maple Syrup

or Honey

•

as needed

Salt

•

as needed

Ground Black Pepper

Cooking Instructions

To make the dressing, mix the Olive Oil (3 Tbsp) , Balsamic Vinegar (8 tsp) , Maple Syrup (2 tsp) , Salt (as needed) and Ground Black Pepper (as needed) in a small bowl.

In a large bowl, place Baby Arugula (7 cups) , Fresh Basil Leaves (4 Tbsp) , and Red Onions (4 Tbsp) . Toss with just enough dressing to lightly coat - you may not need all.

Place dressed greens onto a platter or divide onto plates. Top with Fresh Blackberries (1 cup) , Goat Cheese (1/3 cup) , a few basil leaves, toasted Slivered Almonds (4 Tbsp) and Fresh Chives (1 Tbsp) . Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

248

FAT

19.9 g

PROTEIN

7.4 g

CARBS

10.9 g