Wilted Spinach, Blackberry and Goat Cheese Salad

This easy spinach salad recipes pairs tart blackberries with goat cheese. The spinach wilts when covered in a sweet warm balsamic dressing.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Rating: Easy

Nutritional Highlights: Spinach is extremely nutrient-rich, with an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K plus potassium and fiber.

Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Recipe From: Tennessee Home and Farm

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Ingredients

4 cups fresh, washed baby spinach
2 cups ripe blackberries, washed and set on paper towels to drain
4 ounces fresh goat cheese (try goat cheddar if available)
½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Spinach Salad Dressing:

⅓ cup best quality olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar*
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
salt and pepper, to taste

*If you need a gluten-free version of this recipe, check the label on the balsamic vinegar.

Tips & Notes

Toasting walnuts enhances their natural flavors. Check out our post on How to Toast Walnuts to learn more.

Instructions

Divide the spinach, blackberries and cheese onto four salad plates.
Combine all dressing ingredients in a glass jar. Microwave for about 1 minute. Place the lid on the jar and shake well.
Pour warm dressing evenly over the salads. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve immediately.

Recipe From: Farm Flavor - www.farmflavor.com
http://farmflavor.com/wilted-spinach-blackberry-goat-cheese-salad/

POSTED IN: Appetizers, Diabetes Friendly, Dressings and Marinades, Fourth of July, From the Garden, Fruit, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Quick, Salads, Spring, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian

TAGGED: balsamic, blackberries, dressing, goat cheese, honey, spinach, vinaigrette, walnuts

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Diabetes-Friendly Recipes for a Friend | Farm Flavor says:
April 17, 2012 at 9:18 am

[...] Easy Spinach, Blackberry and Goat Cheese Salad [...]

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Jessy Yancey says:
April 17, 2012 at 11:25 am

Linked up at Made From Scratch Tuesday, Our Delightful Home, Cowgirl Up, Tempt My Tummy Tuesday, Tasty Tuesday and Slightly Indulgent Tuesday.

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Linsey @ Farmhouse Porch says:
April 17, 2012 at 1:57 pm

That looks chic and delicious!

♥Linsey

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Jessy Yancey says:
April 18, 2012 at 8:41 am

Linked up at What I Whipped Up Wednesday, What’s Cooking Wednesday, Sugar and Spice, Whole Food Wednesday at Beyond the Peel and Whole Food Wednesday Recipe Swap at This Chick Cooks.

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France @ Beyond The Peel says:
April 20, 2012 at 7:17 pm

I happen to have all these things in my fridge right now. I look forward to making this dressing too. Love the use of cumin. Thank you for your inspiration and thanks for coming by and sharing it at Whole Food Wednesdays.

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Jessy Yancey says:
June 18, 2012 at 9:21 am

Linked up at Summer Salad Sunday, Motivate Me Monday, Made By You Monday, Market Yourself Monday.

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Debbie @ Easy Natural Food says:
June 21, 2012 at 11:53 pm

Love the blackberry and goat cheese combo, and the dressing sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing this with Summer Salad Sundays, look forward to seeing you again soon!

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