Blueberry Arugula Salad with Sue Bee® honey Lemon Dressing

Ingredients

For The Topping

  • 1 tbsp Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil

For The Dressing

  • 2 tbsp Sue Bee® Honey
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Fresh ground pepper to taste

For The Salad

  • 5 oz arugula
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2-3 oz goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup almond topping

Directions

For The Topping

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Place the honey, butter and olive oil in a medium-size pan and warm over burner on medium-low heat until butter is melted.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Add almonds and salt and stir until the almonds are coated.
  • Spread an even layer in the pan.
  • Bake until the almonds are light golden brown, about 8 minutes, stirring after the first 5 minutes.
  • Spread almonds out on a sheet of parchment paper and let them cool completely. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container until ready to use.

For The Dressing

  • Combine the lemon juice, garlic and salt in a small bowl and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the honey and olive oil and stir well.
  • Add the freshly ground pepper to taste.

For The Salad

  • Place the arugula in individual salad bowls. Add about 2 tablespoons of the dressing to each bowl and toss to coat the leaves.
  • Mix in some blueberries, goat cheese and almonds over the top of each bowl and serve.