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Mixed Salad With Blackberry Vinaigrette Recipe

Mixed Salad With Blackberry Vinaigrette Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced shallot
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pint fresh blackberries, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
1 tbsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup light olive oil
6 cups mixed greens, well washed and spun dry
1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted pistachios
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1 avocado, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat the oil over a medium-high heat.
Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add the blackberries and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the vinegars and cook until reduced by half, about 30 seconds.
Remove from the heat and transfer to a blender. Add the sugar, mint and tarragon, and process to a smooth paste Add salt and pepper. With the machine running, add the light olive oil through the feed tube and process until smooth.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl and refrigerate until completely cool, about 1 hour.
To Make the Salad:.
In a large bowl, combine the greens with pistachios and toss with the vinaigrette until lightly coated.
Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
To Plate:.
Divide the tossed greens among 4 plates and top with the feta cheese. Arrange the avocado slices decoratively around the edges and serve. Garnish with extra blackberries.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1990.33 Kcal (8333 kJ)
Calories from fat	436.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.47g	75%
Cholesterol	25.23mg	8%
Sodium	2076.22mg	87%
Potassium	548.31mg	12%
Total Carbs	431.19g	144%
Sugars	396.02g	1584%
Dietary Fiber	8.41g	34%
Protein	7.55g	15%
Vitamin C	22.1mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	24.6mg	137%
Calcium	202.2mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	330.79 Kcal (1385 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.06g	75%
Cholesterol	4.19mg	8%
Sodium	345.07mg	87%
Potassium	91.13mg	12%
Total Carbs	71.66g	144%
Sugars	65.82g	1584%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	34%
Protein	1.25g	15%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	37%
Iron	4.1mg	137%
Calcium	33.6mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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