The blackberries are gorgeous so this is the time to take advantage of them.

They are wonderful in salads.

6 handfuls of any type of greens

I put arugula in everything  so I mixed it with field green.

1/2 cup blue, goat or feta cheese

1/2 to 1 cup of blackberries

2 diced scallions

2 cooked crumbled chicken sausage or 6 to 8 slices crumbled cooked bacon

One sliced hot pepper (optional). You can use a sweet pepper.

6 basil leaves

Dressing

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

One clove minced garlic

Put all the greens in a bowl

Top with the scallions, meat, cheese and basil

Set aside

Put the vinegar, oil, garlic, honey and basil in a magic bullet and mix well.

Add the dressing sparingly because it is sweet.

The sweet dressing goes so well with the berries

The pepper can be put on the side but I like the hot and sweet combination.

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