How to Make Blackberry Almond Crunch Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Blackberry Almond Crunch Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer. This salad is bursting with fresh flavors and textures, making it a favorite for picnics, barbecues, or just a light and healthy meal at home. The combination of juicy blackberries, crunchy almonds, and crisp lettuce creates a delightful mix of sweet and savory that is sure to please the entire family.

One of the best things about this salad is its versatility. It can be served as a starter, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 serving cooking spray
  • ½ cup toasted unsalted almonds
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 pint fresh blackberries
  • ½ cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 22 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Crush almonds into smaller pieces with a mortar and pestle or with a rolling pin.
  • Spread almonds in a single layer in a large skillet over high heat. Add corn syrup; cook, stirring gently to prevent almonds from clumping together, until corn syrup coats almonds, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread almonds on the prepared baking sheet. Cool until hardened and set.
  • Toss lettuce, blackberries, and feta cheese together in a large bowl.
  • Pour lemon juice into a small bowl. Drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until blended into the lemon juice. Whisk sesame oil into the dressing.
  • Break up cooled almonds and add to the salad. Mix dressing into the salad.
  • Nutrition

    323 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 425mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 152mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 467mg