Uncle Bill's Blueberry/Spinach Salad
"This recipe originated from the B.C. Blueberry Council.
We are now in the season for blueberries and spinach and this is an excellent recipe to have during the hot weather we are having."
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh spinach
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1⁄2 cup pecan halves, lightly toasted
- 1⁄4 cup soft fresh goat cheese
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
directions
- Wash spinach well.
- Remove stems from spinach and discard.
- Divide spinach leaves onto 4 plates.
- Divide and sprinkle blueberries over.
- Divide and sprinkle toasted pecans over.
- Cut goat cheese into small balls and roll in poppy seeds to coat.
- Divide cheese and place on plates.
- In a food processor or blender, process olive oil, blueberries, white vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; blend until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over salad in amounts to your liking.
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Reviews
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What's not to like? Fresh local blueberries-Oregon grown! Step #6 is creative, unexpected and delightful! What a presentation! Few minor changes: white balsamic for plain vinegar and agave nectar for granulated sugar. Thanks Uncle Bill! xoxoxo cg Added to Book #82435
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
William Uncle Bill
Burnaby,, B.C.
I live in Burnaby, British Columbia. I am retired and have written a cookbook entitled, From Uncle Bill's Kitchen. I am a recipe developer, author, publisher, distributor and a chef. My cookbook is very unique as I have a Nutrient Analysis for each ingredient used in each recipe that shows you the values for Calories, Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. A high-lighted bar shows the values on a per serving basis plus the Fat/Cal%.
From Uncle Bill's Kitchen contains tried-and-true, tested, easy to follow reipes for both novice and experienced cooks. You'll find old Russian, Ukrainian, and other ethnic favorites, along with modern West Coast dishes. The Nutrient Analysis will please the health conscious. Uncle Bill's favorite recipes will reward efforts of the most creative cook and provide the family with many tantalizing, healthful meals.
I have appeared on 48 various Television Shows in Vancouver, Burnaby, Kelowna and Kamploops, B.C. Canada, as well as in Palm Springs, CA. In Palm Springs, CA, I have been a Guest on the JACKIE OLDEN RADIO SHOW and THE JOEY ENGLISH RADIO SHOW, twice a year since 1998. I also do demo cooking shows at CHAPTERS BOOK STORES, SAVE-ON-FOOD STORES, GALLOWAY'S FOODS, WESTMINSTER PUBLIC QUAY MARKET, and in the U.S. at BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORES in Palm Springs, CA, Phoenix and Yuma, AZ.
I was in Palm Springs, CA from June 10th to July 14th. 2002 and again appeared twice on the Jackie Olden Show, twice on the Joey English Show and pre-taped a TV COOKING SHOW with Jackie Olden that is aired on TV from Palm Springs, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
