The Blues Salad Recipe

The Blueberry Vinegar will stay fresh for six months and can be put into bottles for a homemade gift. When heating vinegar or acidic foods it's important to use a non-reactive saucepan such as stainless steel, non-stick, or enamel. Aluminum or cast-iron pans react with acid and can cause a metallic taste.

INGREDIENTS

Blueberry Vinegar

  • 2 packages (6 ounces) Driscoll's Blueberries
  • 3 cups white vinegar
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • Grated zest of 1 orange

Blues Salad

  • 1/4 cups Blueberry Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons walnut or olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
  • 4 cups mixed lettuces (about 5 ounces)
  • 1 package (6 ounces) Driscoll's Blueberries
  • 1/2 cups walnut halves, toasted
  • 1/4 cups Stilton or blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 ounce)
  • 2 tablespoons snipped chives or thinly sliced green onion

Instructions

Blueberry Vinegar

  1. Place blueberries and vinegar in a non-reactive saucepan.

    Add sugar and orange zest; bring to a boil.

    Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

    Strain blueberry mixture though a mesh sieve, pressing out as much liquid as possible.

    Pour into glass containers.

    Refrigerate for up to 6 months.

Blues Salad

  1. Combine blueberry vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a screw-top jar or medium bowl. Shake or whisk well to blend.

    Toss lettuces, blueberries, walnuts, cheese and chives in a large bowl with desired amount of blueberry dressing.

    Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Makes: 4

Calories:208
Total Fat:18.37g
Saturated Fat:3.50g
Cholesterol:7.50mg

Amount Per Serving

Sodium:213mg
Total Carbohydrates:10.74g
Dietary Fiber:2.56g
Protein:4.30g

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