Blackberry Salad With Creamy Feta

This is a refreshing, light salad and is even better if you can obtain fresh local produce.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 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)

• quick pickled onion

• 1  red onion, small, silvered
• 3  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

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.