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    Blueberry Orange Salad with Spiced Pecans

    Modified: Nov 13, 2024· Published: May 10, 2020 by Alaine · Leave a Comment

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    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!

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    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 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 180 kcal

    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.

    Notes

    Nutrition Facts are based on ¼ Salad + 1 T. Dressing + 1 T. Pecans

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 10gFiber: 3.4g
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    Blueberry Orange Salad with Pecans

    Enjoy. Y'all come back soon!

    - Alaine

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

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