Blueberry Walnut Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese Crumbles

This salad is a symphony of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the blueberries is balanced by the bitterness of the spinach and the saltiness of the blue cheese. The walnuts add a touch of crunch, and the balsamic vinegar dressing ties everything together. It's a light and refreshing salad that's perfect for a summer meal.

This salad was inspired by a trip I took to Italy a few years ago. I was hiking in the Dolomites when I came across a small village. I stopped at a local trattoria for lunch and ordered a salad. The salad was simple, but it was one of the most delicious salads I've ever had. It was made with fresh spinach, blueberries, walnuts, and blue cheese. The dressing was a simple vinaigrette made with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, blueberries, walnuts, and blue cheese.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Why It Works

• The combination of sweet and savory flavors is what makes this salad so special. The blueberries add a touch of sweetness, while the spinach and blue cheese add a touch of bitterness and saltiness.
• The walnuts add a touch of crunch and texture to the salad. They also help to balance out the flavors of the other ingredients.
• The balsamic vinegar dressing is the perfect finishing touch for this salad. It adds a touch of acidity and brightness, and it helps to tie all of the flavors together.