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Blueberry Cucumber Summer Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Blueberry Cucumber Summer Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Blueberry Cucumber Summer Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette is a refreshing dish perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • large bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 8 cups spring greens or baby spinach or greens of choice
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 4 pieces baby seedless cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 4 pieces green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives

Instructions
 

Salad Preparation

  • Place the almonds in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and cook, stirring often, until the sugar melts and is caramely, coating all of the almonds - about 6 to 8 minutes. Don’t take your eyes off of this as they can burn quickly! Transfer the almonds to a piece of parchment paper to let them cool. Break them into pieces if they are clumped.
  • In a large bowl, toss the greens with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Sprinkle on the blueberries, cucumbers, green onions and parmesan cheese. Add the almonds on top. Serve immediately with the balsamic dressing!

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette Preparation

  • Whisk together the vinegar, garlic, cream, mustard, honey and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stream in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Stir in the chives. Serve with your favorite salad! This dressing stays great in the fridge. Just shake or whisk it to combine before serving.

Notes

This salad is perfect for summer gatherings and can be paired with various main dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword balsamic vinaigrette, blueberry salad, cucumber salad, healthy salad, summer salad, vegetarian
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