Blackberry Arugula Salad

Name: Blackberry Arugula Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 batch of Vegan Feta (link in Chef’s Notes); 1 batch of Candied Walnuts (link in Chef’s Notes); ¼ cup tahini; ¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed); ¼ tsp dried ginger powder; 1 tbsp dijon mustard (or brown mustard); 1 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s notes); ¼ tsp salt (optional); ⅛ tsp pepper (optional); water (as needed); 6 cups organic arugula; ⅓ cup red onion (diced); 1 cup blackberries; 1 tbsp mint (minced)

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN

9 months ago

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins

Ingredients

1 batch of Vegan Feta (link in Chef’s Notes)

1 batch of Candied Walnuts (link in Chef’s Notes)

Lime Vinaigrette

¼ cup tahini

¼ cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)

¼ tsp dried ginger powder

1 tbsp dijon mustard (or brown mustard)

1 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s notes)

¼ tsp salt (optional)

⅛ tsp pepper (optional)

water (as needed)

Salad Ingredients

6 cups organic arugula

⅓ cup red onion (diced)

1 cup blackberries

1 tbsp mint (minced)

Directions

Make the Vegan Feta and set aside.

Make the Candied Walnuts and set aside.

Make the Lime Vinaigrette: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until creamy and smooth. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk until smooth.

Add 1–2 tablespoons of water at a time to reach the desired consistency. (The amount of water added will depend on the consistency of your tahini.)

Assemble your salad: Add the arugula, red onion, blackberries, and mint to a large bowl and toss.

Drizzle the dressing over top and toss again.

Divide your Blackberry Arugula Salad between serving bowls and top with the desired amount of Vegan Feta and Candied Walnuts.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Instead of arugula, use mixed greens or any soft leafy green of choice.

Instead of blackberries, use any berry of your choice.

You may use shallots in place of red onion.

Nut Free
Instead of candied walnuts, use pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

Whole Food Sweetener
Use date paste in place of maple syrup.

Prep Ahead
Prepare the Vegan Feta ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days before making this recipe.

Prepare the Candied Walnuts ahead of time and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to one month before making this recipe.

Storage
The arugula will get soggy with the dressing, so if you’re not planning to enjoy the entire salad in one sitting, drizzle the dressing over top of the portion you plan to consume and place the remaining blackberry arugula salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.