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Blueberry Salad with Brie Croutons

The saying “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” was written for this salad. It seems like a simple salad with very few ingredients, but something happens when they are all put together. I can’t explain it so you’ll have to trust me on this one. It is absolutely outstanding.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 crusty French bread roll (about 5 or 6 inches long)
2 ounces Brie cheese
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
Salt and pepper
6 ounces spring greens
1/2 pint blueberries (about 1 cup)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the broiler to high heat.

    Step 2

    Cut the bread into eight 1/2-inch-thick slices and spread some of the Brie on each slice. Arrange on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is soft and the bread is light golden brown on the edges.

    Step 3

    Combine the honey and vinegar in a small bowl and slowly add the oil, mixing briskly with a whisk or fork. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Place the salad greens and blueberries in a large bowl and add the vinaigrette. Toss until the salad is thoroughly coated.

    Step 5

    Divide the salad between four bowls or plates and serve with the Brie croutons on the side.

  2. food trivia

    Step 6

    A little blueberry trivia: Blueberries have more antioxidants than almost any other fruit or vegetable. One of nature’s few blue foods, blueberries are one of the few berries native to North America. Blueberries were an important staple food of Native Americans. They dried and added them to any food that needed extra flavor and made a strong tea from their roots to use as a relaxant during childbirth.

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