Recipe of the MonthSpring Greens Mixed Berry Salad with Garlic Vinaigrette
Garlic Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
- 6 cups mixed spring greens (about 6 ounces)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 6 tablespoons slivered almonds
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Set aside. Place all spring greens into a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Divide the salad between 6 salad plates and top each with an equal amount of strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of almonds over each salad before serving. Tips: For a smoky flavor, toast the almonds in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for 10 minutes before topping the salad. Don’t like blackberries? Feel free to toss in your favorite mixed berries.