Blueberry Basil Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
This Blueberry and Basil salad is so fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, yet so easy to make! The sweetness from the blueberries, herby freshness from the basil, and tang from the balsamic vinaigrette are the perfect flavor combinations for this summer salad!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp shallot- diced
- 1 garlic clove- minced
For the salad
- 4 cups mixed greens
- ½ cup cucumber slices
- ½ cup red onions - thinly sliced
- ¾ cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup parmesan -grated
- ¼ cup basil -sliced
Instructions
- First, make the dressing. Add all the ingredients into a small container with a lid. Then shake vigorously to combine. You will only need about half the dressing for this recipe, so you can save the other half for future use.
- Next, add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Drizzle with about half the dressing (or as much as you desire) and then toss to combine.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or into individual bowls. This will make 2 large salads or 4 smaller side salads.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Omit parmesan if dairy-free
Nutrition facts are automatically calculated and are only estimates.
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