Mixed Greens with Berries & Honey-Glazed Hazelnuts

We did this salad a few nights ago and it turned out pretty good. We didn't have the greens so we used romaine lettuce which I don't really recommend. I think the greens would have taken it up a notch. Also this batch of blackberries was a little tart so the flavor was overpowering. I didn't use all of the dressing and I should have. It just looked overdressed but I was deceived. The best part of this salad was the honey glazed walnuts. So yummy. We gave it a 4 out of 5 stars but next time I will try the right greens and use raspberries.

 

Source: www.eatingwell.com

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ¹⁄₄ cup chopped hazelnuts or walnuts
• ¹⁄₃ cup raspberries blackberries and/or blueberries
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small clove garlic crushed and peeled
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon honey
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt or to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 10 cups mixed salad greens (about 8 ounces)
• 1 cup blackberries raspberries and/or blueberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (4 ounces)

Directions

1. To prepare nuts: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. Combine oil and honey in a small bowl. Add nuts and toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake, stirring from time to time, until golden, 10 to 14 minutes. Let cool completely.
2. To prepare dressing: Combine berries, oil, vinegar, water, mustard, garlic, honey, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in shallots.
3. To prepare salad: Just before serving, place greens in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the greens and toss to coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Scatter berries, cheese and the glazed nuts over each salad; serve immediately.

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 232

Fat: 17 g

Cholesterol: 17 mg

Sodium: 349 mg

Carbohydrate: 15 g

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 7 g