Blackberry Salad With Creamy Feta

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 ounces feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 -8 cups fresh blackberries (may also use blueberries)
• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, large leaves torn
• 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (raw sugar)
• 2 teaspoons lemon peel, finely shredded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• red pepper (optional)
• 1 red onion, small, silvered
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 1, prepare quick pickled onions combining ingredients in bowl and let stand for stand at room temperature for 1 to 4 hours stirring occassionally.
• 2 2. meanwhile, for creamy feta, combine feta cheese and 2 tbsps olive oil, and red pepper in food processor. cover and process till almost smooth.
• 3 3. in a large bowl gently toss blackberries, mint, sugar, lemon peel, and drained quick pickled onions.
• 4 arrange in a serving bowl or platter, serve with creamy feta and drizzle olive oil.