Blueberry Bliss Spinach Salad

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:

1. 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.

2. Prepare the Spinach:

   • Pat the rinsed spinach dry with paper towels.
   • Place it in a large salad bowl.

3. Assemble the Salad:

   • Add the remaining fresh blueberries, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted pecans to the spinach in the salad bowl.

4. Final Assembly:

   • Just before serving, pour the blueberry vinaigrette over the salad.
   • Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

5. 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!