Blackberry Salad with Creamy Feta

Toss juicy blackberries with shredded mint leaves and tangy feta for a surprisingly delicious combination. The salad pairs perfectly with grilled meats.

Blackberry Salad with Creamy Feta
Prep Time:
25 mins
Stand Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 Quick Pickled Onions, if desired

  • 4 ounces feta cheese

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Dash crushed red pepper (optional)

  • 6 cups fresh blackberries or blueberries

  • cup fresh mint leaves, large leaves torn

  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (raw sugar)

  • 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Prepare Quick Pickled Onions if desired; use your favorite recipe or try one of ours.

  2. Meanwhile, for creamy feta, in a food processor combine feta cheese, the 2 tablespoons olive oil, and red pepper. Cover and process until nearly smooth.

  3. In large bowl gently toss blackberries, mint, sugar, lemon peel, and drained Quick Pickled Onions, if using. Arrange on serving platter. Serve with creamy feta; drizzle olive oil. Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101 Calories
6g Fat
11g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 16mg 80%
Calcium 81mg 6%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 147mg 3%
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