The Blues Salad

This heart-healthy salad has walnuts, a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, and blueberries, which are rich in antioxidants.


The Blues Salad

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Servings: Makes about 3-1/2 cups.
Total Time: 20 mins
Related Categories: Blueberries, Green Salad

 
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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup
    Blueberry Vinegar (recipe follows)
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  • 2 tablespoons
    walnut oil or olive oil
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    coarsley ground pepper
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  • 4 cups
    torn mixed greens
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  • 1 cup
    fresh blueberries
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  • 1/2 cup
    walnut halves, lightly toasted
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  • 1/4 cup
    crumbled Stilton or blue cheese (1 ounce)
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  • 2 tablespoons
    snipped chives or thinly sliced green onion tops
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    Fresh chives with blossoms (optional)
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Directions
1.
For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine Blueberry Vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Cover; shake well.
2.
In a large bowl combine greens, blueberries, walnut halves, crumbled cheese, and snipped chives. Pour desired amount of dressing over salad. (Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing.) Toss lightly to coat. Divide salad mixture evenly among 4 individual bowls. Garnish with fresh chives and blossoms, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Blueberry Vinegar
In a stainless-steel or enamel saucepan combine 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries with 2 cups rice vinegar. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons honey. Remove from heat. Pour mixture through a fine-mesh strainer and let it drain into a bowl. Discard berries. Transfer strained vinegar to clean 1-quart jar or bottle. Add 1-1/2 cups additional blueberries to jar or bottle. Cover tightly with a nonmetalic lid (or cover with plastic wrap and tightly seal with a metal lid). Let stand at least 8 hours before using. (Store vinegar in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.) Before using vinegar, discard berries. Makes about 3-1/2 cups.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 196, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 215 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 13%, Calcium 6%, Iron 5%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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