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Blueberry Summer Greens Salad

Blueberry Basil Summer Green Salad

5 from 1 vote
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: summer salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6 people
Author: Jess
This blueberry summer green salad is loaded with basil, avocado, almonds and goat cheese. A delicious summer green salad for any meal!
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups spring greens or greens of your choice
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped or torn
  • 2/3 cup toasted, sliced or chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1 avocado, pit removed and sliced or chopped

Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

  • juice and zest of one lemon
  • 2 tbsp liquid honey
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Toast the sliced or chopped almonds in a small pan of medium-low heat until just golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Add all of the honey lemon vinaigrette ingredients to a small bowl or mason jar, either whisk the dressing or shake in the mason jar to combine. Set aside.
  • To build the salad add the greens, blueberries, basil and almonds to a bowl. Toss the salad with half of the dressing, taste and add more if desired. Then top with crumbled goat cheese and sliced or chopped avocado.

Notes

*Substitutions:
  • Try fresh, sliced strawberries instead of blueberries.
  • If goat cheese isn't for you, try feta or parmesan cheese instead.
  • Don't want to use almonds? Try toasted walnuts.
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