Spinach and Blackberry Salad

Prep Time: 10 min

Inactive Time: 3 min

Cook Time: 12 min

Total Time: 25 min

Servings: 4

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  • Spinach Salad:
  • 4 eggs
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup blackberries
  • 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette:
  • 3 tbsp Filippo Berio Delicato Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp blackberry preserves
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tsp grainy mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

RECIPE DIRECTIONS

    • Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, blackberry preserves, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper. Set aside.

     

    Spinach Salad:

    • In pot of simmering water, cook eggs for 12 minutes. Place under cold running water until eggs are cool enough to handle. Peel and slice into 1/4-inch-thick slices; set aside.
    • In large bowl, toss spinach with vinaigrette. Gently stir in blackberries and eggs; divide among four plates. Garnish with goat cheese and slivered almonds.