Description
A vibrant and nutritious Blueberry Broccoli Spinach Salad combining fresh spinach, crisp broccoli, sweet blueberries, crunchy nuts, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal or side dish in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed or raw
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh spinach leaves, broccoli florets (either lightly steamed or raw according to preference), fresh blueberries, thinly sliced red onion, and the chosen nuts (either sliced almonds or chopped pecans).
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad ingredients, then toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all components are coated with the dressing.
- Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad if you opt to include it, adding a creamy and tangy contrast.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for freshness, or chill it for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together for enhanced taste.
Notes
- You can lightly steam broccoli for a softer texture or use raw for a crunchier salad.
- Feta cheese is optional; omit for a dairy-free version.
- To make it vegan, replace honey with maple syrup and omit feta cheese.
- Chilling the salad for 15 minutes enhances the flavor but serve immediately if preferred crisp and fresh.
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture.
