Marionberry and Blue Cheese Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 6 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons blackberry vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced shallots
• 2 cups Marionberries or blackberries
• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup diced yellow pepper
• 1/4 cup diced zucchini

Instructions

1. Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Tossing frequently, toast until lightly browned. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, the blackberry vinegar, salt, pepper and Dijon mustard. Stir in the shallots and mash in 6-8 Marionberries or blackberries. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix the toasted walnuts, salad greens, remaining Marionberries or blackberries, blue cheese, yellow pepper and zucchini.
4. Divide the salad between 6 serving plates and spoon some of the vinaigrette over each plate just before serving.