Blueberry salad

Recipe: Blueberry Salad

Blueberry Salad is a delicate and delicious dish that works great as a dessert or appetizer. It is made from fresh blueberries, honey, nuts, and strong creamy cheese. This salad is a real find for lovers of sweet and aromatic desserts.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 100g nuts (walnuts or almonds)
• 200g strong creamy cheese
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla sugar (optional)
• Fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the blueberries: rinse them and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Toast the walnuts or almonds in a dry skillet until lightly golden. Let them cool, then roughly chop.
3. In a deep bowl, mix the creamy cheese, honey, lemon juice, and, if desired, vanilla sugar. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture.
4. Add the nuts and blueberries to the creamy honey mixture. Gently stir to maintain the shape of the blueberries.
5. Garnish the salad with a sprig of fresh mint and, if desired, add a little lemon zest for extra aroma.
6. Serve the Blueberry Salad immediately to enjoy all its freshness and flavor.

Tips

• Use fresh blueberries for the best taste and aroma.
• You can substitute walnuts with almonds or other nuts of your choice.
• Choose a strong creamy cheese for a more intense flavor.
• If you want to add a hint of vanilla flavor to the salad, add vanilla sugar.
• To reduce the sweetness of the salad, you can decrease the amount of honey.
• If the creamy cheese is cold and hard to mix, slightly heat it in the microwave.
• You can fully coat the blueberries in the creamy honey mixture or leave them partially visible for a beautiful presentation.
• Try adding some tart berries, such as raspberries or cranberries, to the salad for additional flavor.
• Serve the salad in a beautiful bowl or glass for an elegant presentation.
• This salad pairs well with ice cream as a dessert.

Common Mistakes

• Using frozen blueberries: The salad will be tastier and more aromatic with fresh blueberries.
• Excessive honey: Be careful with adding honey to avoid making the salad too sweet.
• Over-salting: Watch the salt quantity to avoid oversalting the salad.
• Overmixing: Stir the salad gently to maintain the shape of the blueberries and preserve its texture.
• Using too soft creamy cheese: Strong cheese gives the salad a better texture.

Fun Fact:

The blueberries used in this salad are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. They are considered beneficial for brain and heart health, as well as for boosting the immune system. So, this salad is not only delicious but also beneficial for your body.