Salad of Mixed Greens With Blueberries

Serves four

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbs. balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 5-ounce bag baby salad greens
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup walnut pieces

Directions

1. Optional: 1 tablespoon of thin-sliced and julienned prosciutto ham per salad or 2 tablespoons of cooked pulled chicken breast per salad. Whisk vinegar, oil and honey in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Place the greens in a large mixing bowl and toss with dressing. Divide the salad greens among four plates.
3. Top each salad with 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese, 1/4 cup blueberries and 1 tablespoon walnuts. Top with optional protein if desired.

This recipe was excerpted from “Blueberries” which was published in the July/August 2010 issue of Experience Life magazine.