Blackberry Salad

[nverland]

Blackberry Salad
Prep Time 25 mins Total Time 25 mins Servings: 6 -8 as a side

Ingredients

Salad
8 cups (5 oz; 145g) spring lettuce mix (8 cups is loosely measured)
1 package (6 oz; 170g) fresh blackberries
2 Anjou pears, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped candied pecans (recipe for a full batch below)
1/3 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese

Poppy seed Dressing
1/3 cup (72g) regular (full fat) mayo
2 tablespoons EACH: whole milk, heavy cream, white granulated sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds

Candied Pecans (Note 1)
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound pecan halves

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