Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Bibb Lettuce Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette, a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors! Tender Bibb lettuce leaves form the base of this elegant dish, topped with creamy crumbled goat cheese and crunchy chopped walnuts for a delightful mix of textures. The star of the show is the homemade blueberry vinaigrette, crafted from fresh blueberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of shallot for a perfectly balanced dressing that's as gorgeous as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this simple yet sophisticated salad is ideal for a light lunch, a unique side dish, or an impressive addition to your next dinner party. Whether you're looking for a nutritious and flavorful recipe or a stunningly colorful dish, this salad delivers on every level.
1. Rinse and dry the Bibb lettuce, then separate the leaves. Set aside.
2. To make the vinaigrette, add the blueberries, olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, minced shallot, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor.
3. Blend the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth and emulsified, then transfer to a small bowl or jar.
4. Arrange the Bibb lettuce leaves on a large serving platter or divide among individual plates.
5. Drizzle the blueberry vinaigrette over the lettuce leaves, ensuring an even coating.
6. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and chopped walnuts over the salad for added flavor and texture.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Bibb Lettuce Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette.
Calories |
1097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 101.7 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1768 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 801 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.