RASPBERRY AND BLUEBERRY SALAD ENJOY DAN:

FRESH RASPBERRY AND BLUEBERRY SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

                                                                                                    By CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 head living butter lettuce

1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and diced

3 scallions, thinly sliced

1 (5 Oz) can mandarin oranges

1/3-cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped

2/3-cup fresh raspberries

2/3-cup fresh blueberries

1/4-cup crumbled feta cheese

Freshly ground black pepper

DRESSING:    (makes 1 cup)

1/4-cup olive oil

8 fresh raspberries

3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

1/4-teaspoon onion powder

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/8-teaspoon sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a dry skillet over medium heat.

2.   Add walnuts and toast until brown.

3.   To prepare dressing.

4.   In a mason jar add all ingredients, with lid on, shake to incorporate.

5.   In a bowl place butter lettuce, scallions, oranges, and walnuts.

6.   Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

7.   Add avocado, raspberries, and blueberries, toss lightly.

8.   Top with feta cheese.

9.   Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

ENJOY DAN:                                BON-APPETITE!!