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Spinach Salad Blues ๐ฅ
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed and rinsed
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2/3 cup pecans, toasted
Instructions:
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Prepare the Blueberry Vinaigrette:
- In a blender, combine the shallot, 1/2 pint of blueberries, salt, sugar, raspberry vinegar, and olive oil.
- Blend until smooth and well combined.
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Prepare the Spinach:
- Pat the rinsed spinach dry with paper towels.
- Place it in a large salad bowl.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Add the remaining fresh blueberries, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted pecans to the spinach in the salad bowl.
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Final Assembly:
- Just before serving, pour the blueberry vinaigrette over the salad.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
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Serve Immediately:
- Enjoy this delightful Spinach Salad Blues immediately for a refreshing and flavorful experience!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 530.8
- Total Fat: 47.9g
- Saturated Fat: 8.2g
- Cholesterol: 11.3mg
- Sodium: 687.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1g
- Sugars: 14.4g
- Protein: 7.9g
This Spinach Salad Blues recipe is a delightful blend of fresh spinach, sweet blueberries, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy pecans, all brought together with a tangy blueberry vinaigrette. It’s perfect for a quick and flavorful salad option that’s sure to impress!