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This was a delightful summer salad. I used a mix of spinach and spring mix. I put the feta and dressing on the side so people could dress the salad to their own taste. I saw guests going in for second helpings!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-07-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Allyson326"},"reviewBody":"
This one caught my attention immediately! I love Gorgonzola, walnuts & basalmic to begin with bcz they go together so nicely. This is one of those summer salads that\u2019s delicious every time! It\u2019s so easy & versatile! Today I copied the recipe to a T except I topped it off with a few of those \u201cmicro greens\u201d - specifically radish & field peas. I guess it\u2019s similar to throwing bean sprouts on top but these are a superfood. I put them on bcz they add a little flavor & texture. But this really doesn\u2019t need anything more than what\u2019s the recipe calls for. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-06-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"meerb98@aol.com"},"reviewBody":"I have made this with blackberries and black raspberries! Delicious! The last time I made this we drizzed blueberry balsamic on top as well. Will make again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldProcessor"},"reviewBody":"I just bought some blackberries and made this for lunch. YUM!! I used a spray balsamic vinegar and it was so good! Do try this!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-06-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCherries"},"reviewBody":"Blackberries were on-sale this week making this the perfect addition to my menu. I subbed in goat cheese for the feta because it was what I had on-hand. So good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanElephant"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I cut the recipe down to two servings; and substituted strawberries for the blackberries. 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