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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 refreshing and flavorful, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup sliced almonds
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 8 cups spring greens or baby spinach or your 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
  • salt pinch
  • pepper pinch
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives

Instructions
 

Preparation Instructions

  • 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!
  • 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 best served fresh. The balsamic vinaigrette can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 7mg
Keyword balsamic vinaigrette, Blueberry Cucumber Summer Salad, healthy salad, salad, Summer Recipes, Vegan
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