MIXED BERRY SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Total Time (Minutes) : 20, Difficulty : 1, Servings : 4, Ingredients : 9

Total Prep Time: 20                    Calories Per Serving: 15

When the market is full of berries, don’t let yourself get in a fruit rut by just using them in desserts, breakfast and smoothies. Although who doesn’t love a smoothie? Let the abundance of these tasty gems spill over into your salad-making repertoire, starting with this Mixed Berry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, which matches the fruit with tender spring greens, toasted almonds and creamy cheese for that perfect balance of sweet and salty. If you’re feeling bold, you may even want to go with a more assertive blue cheese, such as Stilton or Gorgonzola.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
• 1 teaspoon honey 
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper 
• 1 pkg. (5 oz.) Spring Mix 
• 1/2 cup sliced Fresh Strawberries 
• 1/2 cup Fresh Raspberries 
• 1/2 cup Fresh Blueberries 
• 1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese 
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds 

DIRECTIONS

• MIX vinegar and honey in small bowl. Whisk in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 
• COMBINE salad blend and berries in large bowl. Add vinaigrette; gently toss to coat.
• ARRANGE salad on individual plates. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.