I got some beautiful LOCAL Sonora Berries (1.5 lb. bag) so I thought I’d make a tasty salad.  I think Dijon Sage Vinaigrette goes really well with sun dried tomatoes. I have made other salads with these flavors and most people seem to like it.

 

First I soaked the berries over night and the next day I drained and rinsed them.

Before I cooked the White Sonora Berries I made the Dijon Sage Vinaigrette.

1 Tablespoon Roasted Whipped Garlic

4 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard

1/3 C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar

2 Tablespoons Ground Sage

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

1 Tablespoon Sugar

Mix the garlic and mustard really well and then add the oil slowly till it emulsifies. Slowly stir in the rest and mix it up as best as you can.

Cover and set in refrigerator.

Now take your soaked Sonora Berries and rinse.

Then I put them in my sauce pot and added maybe twice as much water, maybe a tablespoon of Kosher Salt, about 15 twist of fresh ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, one sweet onion and one carrot both cut in half to flavor the berries. (the onion and carrot get tossed out after the berries are cooked. The vegetables are only used to add flavor to the Sonora Berries.

I brought this pot to a boil, then covered and turned down to a simmer. I think it took 45 minutes to be done. When it’s done remove and throw out the onion and carrot. when it’s still warm add the Dijon Sage Vinaigrette so the flavor can soak in.

Now add.

about 1/2 Cup Sweet Onions Chopped

1 1/2 Cup Beans

3.5 oz. Sun dried  Tomatoes Chopped (only if they are soft)

1 red bell pepper chopped fine

1 handful chopped parsley (add last after everything else or just before serving)

Mix and then Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.