Blueberries beautifully complement this tangy, satisfying, and protein-rich salad. A crowd-pleasing summertime entrée.
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- Pinch salt and pepper
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup thin-sliced red onion
- 1 1/2 cups sliced or cubed cooked chicken
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
- In a small bowl, stir the reserved bacon fat, the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and garlic. Whisk to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place spinach in a bowl and toss with the half the dressing; spread on a platter. Top with onion, chicken, blueberries, cheese and crumbled bacon; drizzle remaining dressing over salad.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g
32%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Total Carbohydrates 187g
62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 340 calories, 18.7g carb, 21g fat, 7g saturated fat
