Blackberry Salad with Brie Cheese, Almonds and Cranberries

A wonderful combination of fresh lettuce, brie cheese, blackberries, diced apple, slivered almonds and dried cranberries, drizzled with a fantastic blackberry vinaigrette. The cheese, fruits and nuts are always pretty delectable together, and the blackberry vinaigrette ties the whole flavors together with a slight sweet-citrus touch – a real comforting salad that hits a multiple of texture combinations. I hope you do give this recipe a try and enjoy it as we do.

Ingredients:

1 medium-sized head of lettuce

1 cup fresh blackberries

1 green unpeeled apple, diced

75g./ 2.5 oz.brie cheese, diced

½ cup slivered almonds

½ cup dried cranberries

For the dressing:

1 cup fresh blackberries

4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon sugar

Salt and freshly grated black pepper to taste

Directions:

For the dressing:

In a blender, add the blackberries, oil, sugar and vinegar. Blend until smooth and of one texture.

Strain through a mesh sieve into a small bowl. Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preference.

Assemble the lettuce leaves on a plate and top with blackberries, brie cheese, cranberries, slivered almonds and diced apple.

Drizzle the dressing evenly on top and enjoy.