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Blueberry Cucumber Summer Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

Bright and Crunchy Blueberry Cucumber Summer Salad Delight

Enjoy a refreshing Blueberry Cucumber Summer Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: LUNCH
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Sliced Almonds adds a crunchy texture and nutty flavor
  • 1 tbsp Sugar helps to caramelize the almonds
  • 4 cups Spring Greens or your choice of greens
  • to taste Salt and Pepper essential seasonings
  • 2 large Baby Seedless Cucumbers offer a refreshing crunch
  • 3 tbsp Green Onions bring a mild onion flavor
  • 1 cup Blueberries the star of this salad
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese adds creaminess to each bite
For the Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar forms the tangy base of the dressing
  • 1 clove Garlic Clove (minced) infuses the dressing with flavor
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream provides creamy texture
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard adds zest to the vinaigrette
  • 1 tbsp Honey naturally sweetens the dressing
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil creates smooth emulsification
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chives enhances the flavor of the dressing

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Toast almonds: Place the almonds in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and cook until sugar melts and coats the almonds—about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
  2. Prep the greens: In a large bowl, toss your choice of greens with salt and pepper.
  3. Add toppings: Sprinkle on the blueberries, cucumbers, green onions, and parmesan cheese, then fold in the toasted almonds.
  4. Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, heavy cream, mustard, honey, and salt and pepper.
  5. Emulsify: Stream in olive oil while whisking until dressing is smooth and emulsified. Stir in fresh chives.
  6. Combine and serve: Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Best served fresh. Optional garnish with extra blueberries.

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