Blueberry Spinach Salad

Submitted by Charlotte J

"Spinach, blueberries, and blue cheese in a raspberry vinegar dressing may sound like a strange combination but give it a try."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup raspberry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

directions

1. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine first five ingredients and shake well.
2. In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, blue cheese, blueberries and pecans.
3. Add dressing and toss gently.
4. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Toni1]

I made this salad but used Ken's lite raspberry vinagrette for a short cut. Also used gorgonzola instead of blue cheese because I had it on hand. My husband and I both loved this salad. The toasted pecans really make the salad but we love blueberries and this is a great way to use them during season. Only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I didn't make the dressing so I don't know how that changes the taste.

 

[Ronamay]

I made this as written, and the dressing just didnt do it for us. The vinegar was too overpowering (sour), even though we really do like raspberry vinegar. I guess for this type of dressing we prefer it a little sweeter. More sugar or honey may have done the trick. My husband added some other sweet dressing to his, I ate mine as is just because it seemed pretty healthy. I won't make the dressing again, but I do like the salad combo. I have a creamy raspberry vinaigrette recipe that I would use with this instead.

 

[Dixie in Pa]

Very good salad....I used the blue cheese as directed but I think I would prefer crumbled feta cheese...just a personal preference. Will try this again. Thanks!