Blackberry & Mozzarella Salad with Basil-Lime Vinaigrette
Salads are perfect for the summer, and this blackberry and mozzarella salad is a great way to take advantage of all of the seasonal produce. Arugula is topped with sliced cucumber, pistachios, and mozzarella and drizzled with a basil lime vinaigrette. It is a great side dish to anything you decide to grill up.
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
- Bowl
Ingredients
Salad:
- 4 cups arugula
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup blackberries
- 8 oz mozzarella ceiligne or torn fresh mozzarella
- 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
- ¼ cup pistachios
Basil-Lime Vinaigrette:
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup basil leaves fresh, packed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Make the vinaigrette:
- In a blender or small food processor, combine the basil, lime juice, salt, pepper, lime zest, honey, mustard, and garlic. Blend until smooth.¼ cup basil leaves, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Assemble the salad:
- In a large bowl, toss arugula, greens, cucumber, pistachios, and blackberries gently.4 cups arugula, 2 cups mixed greens, 1 cup blackberries, 1 cup cucumber, ¼ cup pistachios
- Add the mozzarella and drizzle with dressing. You might not use all of the dressing8 oz mozzarella
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 16gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 527mgPotassium: 358mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1303IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 352mgIron: 1mg
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