BBQ & Grill

Cucumber Blueberry Spinach Salad

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This spinach-blueberry salad has the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, complemented by refreshing cucumber slices and creamy goat cheese. Champagne vinegar adds a mild, delicate touch that pairs beautifully with summer fruit. You can use white-wine vinegar instead; simply reduce the amount by a teaspoon to maintain the balance of flavors, as it has a sharper taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups fresh blueberries, divided
  • 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach
  • 1 cup thinly sliced unpeeled english cucumber
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese, divided
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. Combine 3/4 cup blueberries, vinegar, honey and salt in a food processor; process until fully combined, about 15 seconds. With the processor running, slowly pour oil through the chute until the dressing is emulsified, about 30 seconds.
  2. Place spinach, cucumber and the remaining 1/2 cup blueberries in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing; toss until well coated. Transfer to a serving dish; top with goat cheese and almonds.

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