Winter Breeze Salad

In the frigid winter months we can depend on having fresh fruits imported at reasonable prices and still packed with flavour.  Here is a simple recipe that uses readily available winter fruits and greens!

• Serves: 4
• Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of fresh greens (I used half spinach and half romaine lettuce)
• 1 orange (peeled and sliced into chunks)
• 1 cup blackberries
• 2 Tbsp craisins or dried cranberries
• 2 Tbsp slivered almonds, unsalted
• 2 Tbsp olive oil to coat salad
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Clean lettuce leaves thoroughly in cold water
2. Combine ingredients into a salad bowl
3. Add oil and vinegar dressing to salad mix
4. Toss salad and enjoy!