Blackberries—when they’re good, they’re very, very good.
In season now in the Northeast, these beautiful berries are packed with antioxidants, including vitamins E and C, and storied for their healing abilities (Civil War soldiers used blackberry tea to cure dysentery and ancient Greeks believed they cured diseases of the throat and mouth). Blackberries are also rich in salicylate, a natural pain reliever that can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Be sure to choose ones that are ripe (firm, plump and fully black), as they don’t continue to ripen once they are picked, and toss ‘em on this unique summer salad for a healthy dish that tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried
- 1 pint fresh blackberries
- 6-oz reduced fat crumbled feta cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
Directions:
In a large bowl, toss together all the ingredients. Top with a light lemon and olive oil drizzle.
Source: http://www.popweightloss.com/blackberry-spinach-salad/
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