Blueberry Waldorf Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
  • 3 Tbsp raw honey
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples
  • 1 cup pecan halves, toasted & chopped
  • 2 cups celery, sliced
  • 6 cups baby spinach leaves

 

Optional:

  • Diced chicken or turkey breast

Directions:

  1. Simmer orange juice over medium-low heat until reduced to ¼ cup.  Cool slightly.
  2. In a blender or food processor combine reduced juice, 1 cup blueberries, honey, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, mustard and salt.  Blend until smooth.  With blender or food processor running, gradually drizzle in olive oil.  Cover and refrigerate.
  3. Core and quarter apples.  Slice quarters crosswise.  In a large bowl, combine apple slices and remaining 1 Tbs lemon juice to keep apples from browning.  Stir to coat.  Add pecans, celery, and remaining blueberries.  Cover and refrigerate.
  4. When ready to serve, arrange spinach leaves on plates.  Top with blueberry-apple mixture and drizzle with dressing.

Serves 6

 

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