Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

By: Rosie Bent

A beautiful Spring salad that combines fresh berries, and sliced almonds over mixed greens, drizzled with chocolate balsamic vinaigrette.  Easy and healthy.  It’s a elegant first course to any meal. 

 

Greens with Strawberries and wild berries with Chocolate Balsamic Dressing

 

Yields 6 servings, dressing 2 tbsp per serving

 

Salad:

1 cup greens

5 leaves fresh basil

5 mandarin orange segments

10 blueberries

4 raspberries

4 blackberries

3 fresh strawberries

 

Dressing

3 tbsp chocolate balsamic dressing

4 oz olive oil

1 tsp minced shallots

½ teaspoonDijonmustard

Pinch of salt

 

Prep

1. mix all of the dressing ingredients together well and set aside
2.  Combine all salad ingredients evenly on the greens and top with almonds
3. Drizzle salad with dressing and serve immediately

 

Nutritional Information:

Calories 246, Fat 20g, Sat fat 1g, Cholesterol 0, Sodium 56 mg, Carbs 18g, Protein 2g, fiber