Description
This Blueberry Walnut Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish that combines sweet blueberries, crunchy walnuts, crisp greens, and a tangy dressing for a flavor-packed bite. It’s perfect as a light lunch, a side for dinner, or even for entertaining guests at gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 4 cups fresh mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted
- ½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- ½ cup sliced cucumber
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toast the Walnuts
- Place walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Stir frequently for 3–4 minutes until they’re fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Prepare the Dressing
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad
- In a large salad bowl, add mixed greens, blueberries, walnuts, feta, cucumber, and red onion.
- Dress and Toss
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve Immediately
- Enjoy chilled or at room temperature for the freshest flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 large salad bowl
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg