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Blueberry Salad with Homemade Blueberry Balsamic Dressing

A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring fresh blueberries and a tangy balsamic dressing, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups fresh spinach Use fresh spinach for better flavor.
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries Rinse before using.
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Optional.
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts For crunch.
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion Provides flavor.
For the Blueberry Balsamic Dressing
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries Adds sweetness to the dressing.
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Gives a tangy kick.
  • 1/4 cup olive oil Healthy fat.
  • 2 tablespoons honey For sweetness.
  • Salt and pepper to taste To enhance flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blend the 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.
  2. Taste the dressing and adjust as necessary.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large salad bowl, toss together the spinach, blueberries, feta cheese, walnuts, and red onion.
  2. Pour the homemade dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

You can prep the dressing and salad ingredients ahead of time. Substitute walnuts with almonds or feta with goat cheese if preferred. To make it a meal, add grilled chicken or quinoa.