Light Cranberry Blueberry Salad with Blueberry Dressing
A fresh and colorful salad featuring blueberries, cranberries, mixed greens, and goat cheese, drizzled with homemade blueberry balsamic dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional)
Blueberry Balsamic Dressing:
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse and dry salad greens.
2. Blend 1/2 cup blueberries with balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon, and salt. Stream in olive oil until emulsified. Season with pepper.
3. Toast nuts until aromatic.
4. Combine greens, blueberries, cranberries, nuts, red onion, cheese, and mint in a bowl.
5. Drizzle dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe berries for best flavor. Dressing can be made ahead. Add protein for a main course.