BLACKBERRY AND FETA SALAD
This salad brings true joy from its simplicity, beauty, and combination of sweet, tart, and salty. You could add grilled chicken or shrimp for a balanced main meal, or serve as is for your side dish.
Equipment
- large salad bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup+ ¼ cup fresh blackberries rinsed well, divided
- ¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon crumbled feta cheese low fat, divided
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: lemon zest, balsamic glaze, pistachios, or favorite nuts
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, toss arugula, blackberries and ¼ cup of feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
- Toss the salad bowl ingredients with half of the dressing. Taste and add more dressing if needed.
- Top with ¼ cup of blackberries and a tablespoon of feta cheese.
- Suggest further topping it off with lemon zest, balsamic vinegar, and desired nuts.
Notes
Makes 4 side dish servings, or two servings with a protein (ie. grilled chicken, tofu) for a complete meal.
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