Cranberry Blueberry Balsamic Salad (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 200 g fresh cranberries, rinsed
02 - 200 g fresh blueberries, rinsed
03 - 60 g red onion, chopped into small pieces
04 - 60 g walnuts, chopped
05 - 80 g feta cheese, crumbled

→ Blueberry Balsamic Dressing

06 - 1 tablespoon (20 g) honey
07 - 2 tablespoons (20 ml) extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
09 - 0.5 teaspoon (5 g) Dijon mustard
10 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Rinse fresh cranberries gently under cold running water. Set aside in a colander to drain.
02 - Place blueberries in a colander and rinse gently under cold running water. Drain well.
03 - Peel and finely chop the red onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
04 - Chop walnuts into smaller pieces if necessary for a uniform texture.
05 - Use fingers or a fork to crumble feta cheese into small chunks.
06 - In a medium bowl, combine cranberries, blueberries, chopped red onion, walnuts, and feta cheese.
07 - Gently stir the mixture to evenly distribute all ingredients.
08 - In a small bowl, combine honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
09 - Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth and fully emulsified.
10 - Pour blueberry balsamic dressing over salad mixture.
11 - Toss salad gently to coat all components evenly with the dressing.
12 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or pepper if needed.
13 - Serve salad immediately for maximum freshness, or refrigerate up to one hour to allow flavors to meld.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Gently rinse cranberries and blueberries to prevent bruising and maintain their structure.
02 - Crumbing feta by hand or fork enhances the salad's rustic appeal.
03 - Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for extra crunch and a deeper flavor.
04 - Adjust honey in the dressing to achieve the preferred balance of sweetness.
05 - For best texture, dress the salad just before serving.

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