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    Home » Recipes » Salads » Tangy Blueberry Feta Salad

    June 16, 2019

    Tangy Blueberry Feta Salad

    5 from 1 vote

    2 Comments

    Jun 16, 2019

    (updated Jan 22, 2023)

    by Lori Murphy

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    An easy five minute salad recipe that once you make it, you'll make it over and over— all summer long. With a zippy sweet and vinegary dressing, Tangy Blueberry Feta Salad is the absolute best because it has big flavor and is fast. Adapted from a former Southern Living recipe.

    white bowl of salad with blueberries, feta, bacon and almonds and a white carafe of dressing

    The Blueberry Salad Story

    red onions, blueberries and feta on a blue backgroundThe best part about Blueberry Salad in addition to its big flavor is how easy it comes together. Fresh romaine, salty feta, red onions (that are optional but look pretty here) and of course, fresh blueberries at the perfect point of ripeness.

    Some salty bacon or foolproof chicken might be good here because the people in your life just might want this salad to be the main event. And it is up to the challenge.

    This blueberry and feta salad is one big bite of summer.

    One Winning Dressing

    bowl of blueberry preserves with a jar of oil and vinegar and a white plate with blueberries and a blue striped napkin

    Another scene stealer in this blueberry salad is the dressing. If you added some vodka to it, the dressing might qualify as a cocktail shrub.  Part balsamic vinegar, part blueberry preserves with some olive oil thrown in to make it all salad-like, this blueberry balsamic dressing just works.

    Keep a jar of blueberry preserves (or these) on hand all the time because this salad will just become part of your summer. It has a way of doing that.


    Pro Tip

    One standard jar of blueberry preserves makes two batches of balsamic blueberry dressing.


    I'll step away now. Got some salad to get working on.

    Tips

    For a few: Buy ingredients for the full recipe but use half of the recipe for one meal and use the remaining for another. make the full dressing recipe and use throughout the week. Top with your favorite grilled protein!

    For a crowd: Make small individual cups of salad for a party buffet or bridal or baby shower. Guests love eating personal servings of their favorites as it gives them the chance to try a lot of yummy dishes!


    blueberries, cheese and greens and salad in a white bowl with wooden salad forks.
    5 from 1 vote

    Blueberry Feta Salad

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    An easy five minute salad recipe that once you make it, you'll make it over and over— all summer long. With a zippy sweet and vinegary dressing, Tangy Blueberry Feta Salad is the absolute best because it has big flavor and is fast.
    Prep Time:15 mins
    Total Time:15 mins
    Servings 8
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    Ingredients
     

    For the dressing

    • ½ cup blueberry preserves
    • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • salt/pepper to taste

    For the salad

    • 1 head of romaine / or one container of washed greens, cleaned, washed and torn into pieces
    • ½ red onion (optional), quartered and sliced thin
    • 3-4 slices of cooked, crisp bacon, cut into big pieces
    • 2 oz block of feta cheese, crumbled || feel free to use more
    • ⅓ cup honey roasted almonds, or sweet/spicy pecans
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    Instructions

    • Combine the preserves and vinegar in a small lidded jar or bowl.
      ½ cup blueberry preserves, ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
    • Add the oil and either shake in the jar (lid on) or whisk to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper.
      ⅓ cup olive oil, salt/pepper to taste
    • Place prepared lettuces in a wide shallow bowl.
      1 head of romaine / or one container of washed greens
    • Top with remaining ingredients except nuts. Toss with dressing and then add nuts.
      ½ red onion (optional), 3-4 slices of cooked, crisp bacon, 2 oz block of feta cheese, ⅓ cup honey roasted almonds

    Notes

    one jar of blueberry preserves makes two batches of dressing. 
    Top with some foolproof chicken breasts for a whole meal salad.
    Course: dressings, Salad
    Cuisine: Barbecue
    Author: Lori Murphy
    Did you make this recipe? Tag @josieandnina or tag #josieandnina!
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    1. Cindy says

      July 18, 2019 at 8:48 pm

      Omgoodness that dressing sounds so delicious! I love making salad dressing and I will definitely make this one! thasks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Lori says

        July 18, 2019 at 9:43 pm

        It is SO good Cindy! My kids' absolute summer favorite!

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