• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
My Texas Kitchen
  • Recipe Index
  • Meal Plans
  • Life
  • About Me
  • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • Life
  • About Me
  • Meal Plans
  • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Index
    • Life
    • About Me
    • Meal Plans
    • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Salad » Blueberry Orange Salad with Spiced Pecans

    Blueberry Orange Salad with Spiced Pecans

    May 10, 2020 by Alaine Leave a Comment

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email

    Blueberries, mandarin oranges and arugula topped with cardamom spiced pecans and creamy goat cheese make a perfect summer salad!

    Blueberry Orange Salad

    Inspired by the Texas Blueberries I picked up last weekend, this Blueberry Orange Salad is bursting with juicy berries and citrus in every bite.

    Homemade Blueberry Vinaigrette

    This was my first time to make a vinaigrette using fresh berries and it did not disappoint! Looks like I won’t be paying $7 for those seasonal vinaigrettes anymore. My only regret is that I wish I would have made this discovery sooner. All you need is a handful of berries, a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a blender. I was so impressed with myself I had to call home and tell my mom about my revelation!

    Salad Toppings

    I added some spiced pecans for a little crunch and sweetness. Pecans are my favorite, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand. The cardamom added a nice subtle flavor with the blueberries. Finally, a little goat cheese which mixes with the dressing to create this amazing, creamy blueberry sauce for the arugula and spinach.

    plated salad

    This Blueberry Orange Salad is the salad you need this summer!

    📖 Recipe

    Blueberry-Orange Salad with Spiced Pecans

    My TX Kitchen
    Blueberries, mandarin oranges and arugula topped with cardamom spiced pecans and creamy goat cheese for a perfect summer salad.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    Toasted Pecans

    • 1 Egg White
    • 2 tablespoons Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Cardamom
    • ½ cup pecans chopped

    Salad Dressing

    • ½ cup Blueberries
    • ⅛ cup Olive Oil
    • ⅛ cup Balsamic Vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Sugar
    • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice

    Salad

    • 6 ounces Arugula/Spinach Blend
    • 1 small can Mandarin Oranges drained
    • ¼ cup Goat Cheese Crumbles
    • 1 ½ cups Blueberries

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a foil lined baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Mix egg white, sugar and cardamom well. Add pecans and stir till coated. Spread pecans onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring as needed, until pecans are toasted. Remove from oven and break up into smaller pieces.
    • Combine ½ cup blueberries, olive oil, vinegar, sugar and orange juice in a blender. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate vinaigrette until ready to serve.
    • In a large bowl, toss lettuce, blueberries, and oranges. Top with goat cheese and pecans. Serve with Blueberry Vinaigrette.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @mytxkitchen or tag #mytxkitchen!

    Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts Per (¼ Salad + 1 T. Dressing + 1 T. Pecans)

    Calories 180 Kcal | Protein 4 g | Carbohydrates 21 g | Fat 10 g | Fiber 3.4 g | Sodium 55 mg

    Blueberry Orange Salad with Pecans

    Enjoy. Y'all come back soon!

    - Alaine

    Recipes you may also enjoy:

    • Ricotta Cheesecake Fruit Dip
    • Mexican Grilled Street Corn Salad

    This post was originally published in June 2014. Updated with additional text in May 2020.

    More Salad Recipes

    • close up of prepared red coleslaw with visible tidbits of pineapple
      Pineapple Jalapeno Coleslaw
    • white plate of lettuce topped with grilled fajita chicken, black bean corn salsa, avocado, tomato, cheese and homemade ranch dressing
      Chicken Fajita Salad
    • homemade buttermilk ranch dressing in a mason jar top with dried herbs
      Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
    • bowl of prepared cranberry apple tuna salad
      Cranberry Apple Tuna Salad
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hey y'all, I'm Alaine! Wife, mom of three, and Registered Dietitian. Welcome to My Texas Kitchen where I share recipes and bits of life from Central Texas. Thanks for stopping by!

    More about me →

    Texas Recipes

    • cream cheese filled kolaches
      Cream Cheese Kolaches
    • cast iron skillet of sautéed fajita bell peppers and onions. onions are slightly brown and peppers are charred.
      Fajita Veggies
    • King Ranch Chicken Casserole
      King Ranch Chicken Casserole
    • crockpot of prepared shredded chicken garnished with cilantro
      Crockpot Green Chile Chicken

    New Recipes

    • pan of cooked homemade dark chocolate brownies
      Easy Homemade Brownies
    • Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin
    • cooked charro beans in a bowl with visible chunks of tomato, bacon and top with cilantro
      Charro Beans
    • angled closeup of whole wheat cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting on top
      Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Privacy Policy

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2023 Brunch Pro on the Feast Plugin