Blueberries are used as a salad topping and as a base for the dressing in this bright and colorful antioxidant salad! (Sponsored by Dole.)
I know a lot of folks think salads are boring, but in case you were wondering I’m not one of those people. I eat at least one salad every day and sometimes I’ll have two a day. They never really get old.
Plus, they are so easy to toss together and you can literally make a million different combos. At some point I really want to write a salad cookbook or open a salad shop. Although, most of my favorite salads involve throwing anything and everything we have in the fridge on top of a bed of greens, drizzling on a little dressing, sprinkling on some nuts and seeds and calling it a salad. Sooo…. the cookbook/shop could get a little interesting. 😉
That said, sometimes I do have a plan when making salads. For instance, the one I’m sharing today. I wanted a nutrient-dense, plant-based salad that combined Dole’s fresh blueberries and baby spinach. It had to be big (my salad motto = go big or go home), flavorful, colorful, filling and delicious (duh!).
The final result totally fits the bill. It’s packed with seasonal produce and combines a variety of flavors and textures. From the fresh berries to the creamy avocado, chewy raisins and the crunchy cucumbers and sunflower seeds — no two bites are the same.
And the dressing…. oh man, it has a vibrant hue, a rich and creamy texture and a hint of sweetness. The blueberries and tahini work so well together!
Just when you thought things couldn’t get better… you’ll be happy to know that blueberries are loaded with phytonutrients which function as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. The antioxidants in blueberries help fight off cancer, age related memory loss and keep your skin looking young.
Place all ingredients for the dressing into a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. The dressing should be thick, but if the texture is too thick for you add a little water (starting with 1-2 teaspoons).
Prepare two salads by starting with a bed of baby spinach and adding the toppings in the order listed. Drizzle dressing over both salads and enjoy!
Category:Salad
Method:Toss
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 salad
Calories:332
Sugar:16g
Fat:18g
Carbohydrates:36g
Fiber:10g
Protein:8g
Keywords: antioxidant salad, blueberry salad
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This was sooo good! The dressing is beautiful and delicious – who doesn’t love blueberries and tahini!? So light and refreshing – a perfect summer salad!
I love the idea of this dressing! As much as I love fruit in salads, I’ve never thought to incorporate them right into a dressing – and plus tahini? Yes please!
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This was sooo good! The dressing is beautiful and delicious.
Dried Blueberries
★★★★★
This is YUMMY but the dressing needs to be doubled for the 2 servings. With 2 cups of spinach each, we both wished we had more dressing.
How long will this dressing keep?
Thanks Brittany!
★★★★★
Thanks for the feedback! I’m glad you enjoyed this salad still! The dressing should last about a week in the fridge. 🙂
This was sooo good! The dressing is beautiful and delicious – who doesn’t love blueberries and tahini!? So light and refreshing – a perfect summer salad!
★★★★★
So glad you enjoyed this salad, Allie. 🙂 Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Bloobs and tahini?! Can we go ahead and call that blueberry hummus?! Dreamy!!
I love the idea of this dressing! As much as I love fruit in salads, I’ve never thought to incorporate them right into a dressing – and plus tahini? Yes please!
its a perfect food for all who are on diet.
What a GORGEOUS dressing!!
Sounds delicious! Definitely trying the dressing, tahini is da bomb!!
I would gladly eat this salad every day! Yum!
PURPLE SALAD DRESSING!! Genius. 🙂
This salad is right up my alley! Looks delicious!
What a beautiful salad! This recipe looks so delicious!
OoooohEmmmmmGeee that dressing looks amazing 🙂