Blackberry and Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula and baby spinach)
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup candied pecans
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salad Base:
Begin by washing and drying the mixed salad greens to ensure they are free of dirt and excess moisture. Place the salad greens in a large serving bowl.
_Time: PT5M_
_5 minutes_

2. Add the Blackberries and Goat Cheese:
Gently distribute the fresh blackberries over the salad greens. Crumble the goat cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the top to add creaminess to the salad.
_Time: PT3M_
_3 minutes_

3. Incorporate the Remaining Ingredients:
Add the candied pecans and thinly sliced red onion to the salad for crunch and extra flavor. Ensure they are spread evenly for each serving to include these textures.
_Time: PT2M_
_2 minutes_

4. Prepare the Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette:
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey until fully blended. Season the vinaigrette with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
_Time: PT5M_
_5 minutes_

5. Dress the Salad and Serve:
Drizzle the honey balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine the ingredients thoroughly but carefully to avoid crushing the blackberries.
_Time: PT2M_
_2 minutes_

Total Time

PT17M
17 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner, Salad

Keywords

blackberries, goat cheese, salad, honey, balsamic vinaigrette, dinner salad, healthy dinner, fresh ingredients, easy recipe, gourmet salad

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories for the entire dish: 1,200

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