Don't let fresh B.C. blueberry (British Columbia one of the largest highbush blueberry-growing regions in the world)season slip away without using them in new ways, like in this lentil salad.
Blueberry apple cider vinaigrette
1/2 cup B.C. blueberries (fresh or frozen)
3 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Keep refrigerated.
Salad
3 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and stems removed
1½ cups fresh B.C. blueberries
1 cup cooked green lentils, cooled to room temperature
3/4 cup sliced apple
1/2 cup goat cheese, optional
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
Toss the spinach leaves in a small amount of the blueberry apple cider vinaigrette and place at the bottom of a large shallow bowl.
Layer the blueberries, lentils and apple on the bed of dressed spinach.
Drizzle with more vinaigrette and top with goat cheese (if using) and walnuts.
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