Description

This Cranberry Blueberry Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Dressing offers a refreshing and flavorful combination of fresh cranberries, blueberries, crisp red onion, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet blueberry balsamic dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish, this salad is quick to prepare and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

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Salad 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

Dressing Ingredients

1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Rinse the berries: Rinse the cranberries and blueberries under cold water thoroughly and let them drain in a colander to remove excess moisture.
Prepare the onion: Peel and finely chop the red onion into small, bite-sized pieces to add sharpness and crunch to the salad.
Chop walnuts: If walnuts are not already chopped, chop them into smaller pieces to ensure even texture throughout the salad.
Prepare feta cheese: Crumble the feta cheese into small chunks for a creamy and tangy contrast in each bite.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth, emulsified, and well combined to create the blueberry balsamic dressing.
Combine salad ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, gently combine the rinsed cranberries, blueberries, chopped red onion, chopped walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese, mixing carefully to keep textures intact.
Dress the salad: Pour the blueberry balsamic dressing over the mixed salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly with the flavorful dressing.
Adjust seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as desired to enhance the flavor balance.
Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate it for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld nicely before serving.

Notes

For a nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts lightly before adding them to the salad.
This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours if stored properly.
You can substitute feta cheese with goat cheese or omit it for a vegetarian but dairy-free option.
If fresh cranberries are not available, frozen cranberries can be used but thaw and drain them first.
Adjust the honey quantity in the dressing to your preferred level of sweetness.