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Mango Salad with Spinach, Blueberries, Walnuts, and Feta Recipe

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A fresh and vibrant Mango Salad with Spinach, Blueberries, Walnuts, and Feta Cheese, tossed in a light homemade Lemon Honey Mustard Dressing. This quick 15-minute salad is perfect for busy weeknights, picnics, potlucks, and summer cookouts, offering a healthy and flavorful dish that looks impressive and tastes delicious.

Ingredients

Salad Dressing

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey, divided
  • 1 medium lemon – juice freshly squeezed, or more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Salad Ingredients

  • 6 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 1 large mango, cored, peeled, and diced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ⅓ cup Feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Make salad dressing: Combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and half the honey in a mason jar. Whisk well with a fork until emulsified, or close the lid and shake vigorously. Adjust lemon juice to taste.
  2. Prepare honey walnuts: In a small bowl, mix walnuts with the remaining honey until well coated.
  3. Assemble the salad: For presentation, place fresh baby spinach into individual bowls. Top with diced mango, blueberries, honey-coated walnuts, and crumbled Feta cheese.
  4. Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad. Season with freshly ground black pepper as desired.
  5. Alternate serving option: Combine all salad ingredients in a large serving bowl, add the dressing, and toss gently to combine for easier serving.

Notes

  • The salad can be arranged individually for a beautiful presentation or tossed together for convenient serving.
  • You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and honey in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
  • Using fresh, ripe mangoes and fresh blueberries ensures the best flavor and texture.
  • Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or almonds based on preference or availability.
  • This salad is best served fresh for optimal texture and flavor.