Berry Blue Salad

Description
Thanks to Julie, who shops at our Overland Park, Kansas store, for generously sharing her idea for this exceptional berry salad. Blueberries add a burst of sweet, acidic flavor and significant antioxidant nutrition. The olive oil and orange juice dressing is enlivened by lemon thyme leaves. Add grilled or broiled chicken or tempeh for a heartier meal.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipes
 * Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 8 cups loosely packed organic baby field greens or a combination mixed with baby spinach leaves
 * ½ cup fresh blueberries
 * ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
 * ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
 * ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
 * ⅓ cup orange juice
 * 1 – 2 tablespoons fresh lemon thyme leaves
 * 1 tablespoon minced shallot (optional)
 * sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
 * ¼ cup roasted sliced or slivered almonds

Directions

 * 1) Place greens, blueberries, blue cheese and red onion in a serving bowl.
 * 2) In a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon thyme leaves, shallot if desired, and salt and pepper to taste.
 * 3) Toss salad with the dressing and garnish with roasted, sliced almonds.

Nutritional information
Per serving (208 g-wt.):
 * 260 calories (200 from fat) | 23g total fat | 4.5g saturated fat | 6g protein | 13g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 4g sugar) | 5mg cholesterol | 290mg sodium