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This Black & Bleu Salad is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that will exceed your taste expectations. Fresh blackberries and blueberries add a burst of fruity freshness, while creamy blue cheese provides a rich and tangy contrast. Tossed together with a light vinaigrette dressing, this salad is a perfect addition to any meal or a satisfying standalone dish.

Tangy meets sweet in the homemade blackberry and blueberry vinaigrette that goes with this salad. Bursting with antioxidants and flavor. This colorful vinaigrette combines the goodness of two summer berries in a unique and delicious way. Enjoy this healthy and delicious culinary experience with each and every bite of this unique salad.

Black & Bleu Salad

Yield: 6

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

This Black & Bleu Salad is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that will exceed your taste expectations. Fresh blackberries and blueberries add a burst of fruity freshness, while creamy blue cheese provides a rich and tangy contrast.

Ingredients

Salad

12 C. Mixed Greens
1 1/2 C. Black Berries
1 1/2 C. Blueberries
3/4 C. Reduced Fat Bleu Cheese
6 Tbsp. Chopped Pecans

Blackberry & Blueberry Vinaigrette

1/3 C. Fresh Orange Juice
1/4 C. Fresh Blackberries
1/4 C. Fresh Blueberries
1/4 C. Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Dijon
1 Tbsp. Honey
1 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Instructions

Divide the 12 C. Mixed Greens, 1 1/2 C. Black Berries, 1 1/2 C. Blueberries, 3/4 C. Reduced Fat Bleu Cheese, and 6 Tbsp. Chopped Pecans evenly among bowls, plates, or containers.
Place the 1/3 C. Fresh Orange Juice, 1/4 C. Fresh Blackberries, 1/4 C. Fresh Blueberries, 1/4 C. Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp. Dijon, 1 Tbsp. Honey, 1 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar, and Salt & Pepper to Taste in a blender, food processor, or the cup of an immersion blender and puree down.
If serving right away, divide the dressing evenly among salads and enjoy.
If making ahead as lunch salads, keep the dressing separate until ready to enjoy.

Recommended Products

365 by Whole Foods Market, Chopped Pecans

Pompeian Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil

365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Light Amber Mountain Forest Honey

Nutrition Facts

Calories

244.93

Fat (grams)

17.3 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.04 g

Carbs (grams)

23.04 g

Fiber (grams)

3.77 g

Net carbs

19.31 g

Sugar (grams)

12.85 g

Protein (grams)

2.95 g

Sodium (milligrams)

186.33 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

1.26 mg

Nutritional Claims: Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Gluten Free • Wheat Free •Egg Free • Peanut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free •Celery Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Kosher