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Cranberry Blueberry Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 15m
  • Cook Time: 0h 0m
  • Total Time: 0h 15m
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This refreshing Cranberry Blueberry Salad features a vibrant mix of fresh cranberries, blueberries, red onion, walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy and sweet blueberry balsamic dressing made with honey, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, this no-cook salad combines fruity tartness, crunchy nuts, and creamy feta for a delightful, easy-to-prepare dish.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Blueberry Balsamic Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse Cranberries: Begin by rinsing the fresh cranberries under cold water and setting them aside in a colander to drain.
  2. Rinse Blueberries: Place the fresh blueberries in a separate colander and rinse them gently under cold water as well.
  3. Chop Red Onion: Peel and chop the red onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
  4. Prepare Walnuts: Chop the walnuts into smaller pieces if they are not pre-chopped.
  5. Prepare Feta Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks with your fingers or a fork.
  6. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cranberries, blueberries, chopped red onion, walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Mix Salad: Stir the mixture gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  8. Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, add the honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  9. Whisk Dressing: Whisk these ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  10. Add Dressing to Salad: Pour the blueberry balsamic dressing over the salad mixture.
  11. Toss Salad: Toss the salad gently to ensure that all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
  12. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
  13. Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to let the flavors meld.

Notes

  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to one hour to let the flavors meld.
  • For added texture, try substituting walnuts with pecans or almonds.
  • If preferred, reduce the amount of honey for a less sweet dressing.
  • Use fresh berries rather than frozen for the best flavor and texture.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on the saltiness of the feta cheese.

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