Black & Blue Spring Salad Pairing: 2022 Columbia Valley Rosé of Cabernet Franc
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 2-4
INGREDIENTS:
VINAIGRETTE:
½ cup fresh blackberries
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp honey
Salt and pepper, to taste
HONEY-ROASTED PECANS:
½ Tbsp butter, melted
1 Tbsp honey
½ cup pecans
Salt, to taste
5 oz spring mix lettuce
12 oz fresh blackberries
3 oz blue cheese, crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Prepare the vinaigrette: Place the blackberries and sugar in a food processor or blender, then blend until berries are crushed. Let sit for a minute, then add remaining vinaigrette ingredients and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the pecans: Preheat oven to 350 F. Pour melted butter into a bowl, then add honey and pecans; toss to coat. Spread out pecans on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 to 6 minutes, or until brown and fragrant; watch carefully so they don’t burn. Sprinkle lightly with salt and set aside to cool completely.
- Divide the lettuce among 2 to 4 plates. Top with the whole blackberries, blue cheese crumbles and honey-roasted pecans. Dress with berry-balsamic vinaigrette, then serve.
Recipe Credit: costco.com/connection