Description
A colorful, refreshing cranberry blueberry salad with crisp cucumber, juicy mandarin oranges, and a homemade blueberry balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
1 heaping cup blueberries
1 4-5 oz bag spring mix salad greens
½ English cucumber, chopped
½ cup mandarin orange segments
¼ cup dried cranberries
2–4 TBSP roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC DRESSING:
1 cup blueberries
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
2 TBSP red wine vinegar
2 TBSP dijon mustard
1 TBSP honey
1 tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
½ cup avocado oil
Instructions
1. Blend all dressing ingredients except avocado oil. Slowly drizzle oil while blending until smooth.
2. Wash and dry salad greens.
3. Combine greens, cucumber, and blueberries; toss with dressing.
4. Add oranges, cranberries, and sunflower seeds on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh blueberries for best flavor.
Store dressing separately for up to 5 days.
Add feta or goat cheese for a creamy touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 57mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry blueberry salad, blueberry balsamic, spring mix salad, fruit and vegetable salad, healthy side dish