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Blueberry Almond Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

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This Blueberry Almond Salad with Goat Cheese Salad is spring in a bowl! Romaine leaves topped with broccoli sprouts, goat cheese, juicy blueberries and avocado with a blueberry balsamic vinaigrette!
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Keyword Almonds, avocado, blueberry, goat cheese, salad, vinaigrette
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 337
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:

  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons blueberry preserves
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil

FOR THE BLUEBERRY ALMOND SALAD:

  • romaine leaves washed and spun dry
  • 1/2 cup broccoli sprouts
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries more or less
  • 2 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 to 2 avocados halved and sliced thin
  • 1/2 a lemon juice
  • chia seeds optional

Instructions

MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:

  • In a mini food processor or blender, combine the blueberries and salt. Blend until most of the skins have been pureed.
  • Add in the balsamic vinegar, preserves and honey.
  • Continue to blend while slowly pouring in the tablespoon of olive oil. Blend until smooth. Makes 3/4 cup.

MAKE THE SALAD:

  • Arrange the romaine leaves onto a platter or individual plates.
  • Top with broccoli sprouts, sliced almonds, red onion, blueberries and crumble the goat cheese over top.
  • Nestle in the avocado slices into the leaves and squeeze the lemon juice over the avocado and the rest salad.
  • Sprinkle the chia seeds over top and drizzle on some of the blueberry balsamic vinaigrette.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg