BlackBerry Almond Garden Salad
Serves 4-6
(2) 1 lb bags Spring Mix salad
1 large can mandarin oranges (drained)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp sugar
1/2 fresh or frozen Blueberries (thawed)
Mix the dressing ahead of time to marinate berries. Pour over Salad Greens and top with slivered almonds.
You can use fresh or frozen Blackberries to this Shoemaker. If using frozen, defrost and drain first. You must do a taste test to adjust the sugar levels. Some berries are more acidic than others and need more sugar to balance.
1 place the berries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon and cornstarch in a 9 x 9 casserole dish. Stir to coat evenly with sugar berries. Let sit for 30 minutes.
2 Preheat oven to 350 f. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork (or even your fingers) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Use a wooden spoon to stir in the eggs and milk until the bread is merely moistened.
3 Takes large spoonfuls, drop bread mixture of berries. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes or until berry blend is perl and topping is nicely browned.
Great served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Profit: Makes 9 servings.
