Food for Thought

Sweet blackberries paired with crispy spinach tastes like sunshine, this salad is simple to make and so tasty, I recently made it and tossed in some cold shrimp, and I’m convinced it’s the perfect summer salad. 

Ingredients: 

• 5 cups fresh spinach leaves 
• 1 cup blackberries
• 3/4 cup blueberries
• 2 avocados, chopped 
• 1 ½ cups cucumber, sliced thinly
• 1/3 cup feta cheese 

Vinaigrette: 

• 1/3 cup olive oil 
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey 
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
• 3/4 tsp salt
• Dash Pepper 

Instructions  

1. Whisk together all ingredients for vinaigrette. 
2. Assemble fresh salad ingredients in large bowl and toss in vinaigrette. Enjoy   

Sherry Perea has nearly 20 years’ experience managing restaurants and creating delicious menus. She enjoys sharing unique recipes with her family and friends and is excited to bring her love of food to the Fernley community.