Berry Blue Salad
Serves 4
Time 10 min
Toasted pecans, walnuts or pine nuts are good substitutions in this salad. You can make it a main course by serving on a platter topped with sliced grilled chicken or turkey breast, sliced pork tenderloin or grilled tempeh.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 8 cups loosely packed baby field greens
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme leaves (or regular thyme plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest)
- 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup roasted sliced or slivered almonds
Method
Place greens, blueberries, blue cheese and red onion in a large serving bowl.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, thyme leaves, shallot and pepper.
Toss greens with dressing and garnish with almonds. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 250 calories (190 from fat), 22g total fat, 4g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 13g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 5g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups loosely packed baby field greens
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon thyme leaves (or regular thyme plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest)
- 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup roasted sliced or slivered almonds