Description
Cranberry Blueberry Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish combining tart cranberries, sweet blueberries, and a creamy blueberry balsamic dressing. Topped with walnuts and feta, this salad is a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and blueberries under cold water and set aside in a colander to drain.
- Peel and chop the red onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
- If the walnuts are not pre-chopped, chop them into smaller pieces.
- Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine cranberries, blueberries, chopped red onion, walnuts, and crumbled feta. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- Pour the blueberry balsamic dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for extra crunch and flavor.
Swap feta for goat cheese, blue cheese, or a dairy-free alternative for variations.
Add jalapeños or chili flakes for a spicy twist.
Feel free to add other fruits like strawberries or mangoes for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
