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    Home » By Season » Summer Salads

    Basil and Tomato with Blueberry Basil Dressing

    Filed Under: 10 Minute Salads, Paleo, Summer Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian

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    This Basil and Tomato Salad is mouth-watering, colourful and just full of antioxidant-rich blueberries and iron-rich baby spinach!

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    BASIL-&-TOMATO-SALAD

    This aromatic blueberry basil dressing was inspired by a cocktail the sharpness in blueberries worked wonderfully with the crisp baby spinach and sweet cherry tomatoes.

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    Ingredients & Substitutions

    A versatile salad that you can change to suit your tastes and moodS.

    • Greens - I have used mild baby spinach in this salad for its mild taste and spoon-shaped leaves, but you could also try peppery rocket, a shredded cos (romaine) lettuce, shredded kale or any other salad greens you prefer.
    • Berries - the blueberries are truly the star in this salad but you could also add some other berries such as raspberries, strawberries or even some pitted cherries would be great. The flavour of blueberries is mainly in their skins so the smaller they are the tastier they are.
    • Tomatoes - can be swapped for mini Roma tomatoes or any small tomatoes you fancy – cherry tomatoes, mini-truss tomatoes, or even a mini-tomato medley for some added colour would be great.
    • Basil - I just loved the combination of blueberry and basil so abundant during the summer months. But you could also try some fresh mint or even some fresh tarragon with its slight liquorice-like flavour.
    • Try Adding
      - Some salty feta or creamy goats cheese
      - Adding one cup of cooked quinoa to make it a main meal
      - Some roasted nuts such as walnuts, almonds or pecans

    What Goes In Basil & Tomato Salad?

    LABELLED INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE BASIL & TOMATO SALAD

    Step by Step Instructions

    1PREPARE INGREDIENTS
    Wash the baby spinach, remove any damaged or wilted leaves and spin in a salad spinner to remove excess water.
    Wash the mini Roma tomatoes, pat them dry, then slice them in half lengthwise. Wash your blueberries carefully then pat dry gently.

    • WASHING-BABY-SPINACH
      WASH BABY SPINACH
    • BABY-SPINACH-IN-SALAD-SPINNER
      PAT OR SPIN SPINACH DRY
    • WASHING-BLUEBERRIES
      WASH & DRY YOUR BLUEBERRIES
    • CUTTING-MINI-ROMAS-CLOSEUP
      CUT YOUR MINI-ROMAS IN HALF

    2BLITZ DRESSING
    Place all the ingredients for the dressing in a small food processor, blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
    If necessary, add 1-2 tablespoons of water if the dressing is too thick.1

    • BLUEBERRY-BASIL-DRESSING-INGREDIENTS-IN-BLENDER
      ADD INGREDIENTS TO BLENDER
    • BLITZED-BLUEBERRY-BASIL-DRESSING
      BLITZ UNTIL WELL COMBINED

    3ASSEMBLE SALAD
    Drizzle some of the dressing on top of the salad, season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
    Arrange your basil and tomato salad in a bowl and scatter with the toasted walnuts if you are using them, then serve.

    • BASIL-&-TOMATO-INGREDIENTS-&-DRESSING
      ADD ALL INGREDIENTS TO A BOWL
    • MIXING-BASIL-&-TOMATO-SALAD
      TOSS UNTIL WELL COMBINED

    Tips on making Basil and Tomato Salad

    • You can make this salad several hours ahead but just add your dressing just before serving to prevent your salad from becoming soggy and wilted.
    • The blueberry dressing will gel a little upon sitting. Simply stir before drizzling on top or add a touch of water to thin out if desired.
    • You can also store your dressing in a covered container in the fridge for a couple of days.

    Serving Suggestions

    This Basil and Tomato Salad was perfect for a light lunch with my mother, we paired it with creamy blue cheese and a crusty baguette – absolutely sensational! It is also great with…

    • Some simply grilled chicken breasts
    • Light and easy poached salmon (I left out the dill and used finely shredded basil)
    • For the carnivores try garlic butter steak
    • Also great with corned beef
    • For the vegetarians serve it with a goat cheese-tart

    Some More Berry Salads

    • RED CABBAGE & FENNEL SALAD
      RED CABBAGE & FENNEL SALAD
    • SUMMER BERRY SALAD
      SUMMER BERRY SALAD

    Recipe Card

    BASIL-&-TOMATO-675

    Basil and Tomato with Blueberry Basil Dressing

    This basil and tomato salad is mouth-watering, colourful and just full of antioxidant-rich blueberries and iron-rich baby spinach!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    * Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Australian
    Keyword: Easy
    Servings: 4 as a side
    Calories: 263kcal
    Equipment
    • Salad Spinner
    • Bullet or High Speed Blender or Small Food Processor
    Ingredients
    For the salad...
    • 100 grams Baby spinach
    • 350 grams cherry tomatoes (a large punnet)
    • 125 grams Blueberries (a large punnet)
    • 50 grams Walnuts (toasted) (optional)
    For the Blueberry Basil Dressing *
    • ½ cup fresh blueberries
    • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
    • 3 tbsps red wine vinegar
    • 2 tbsps raspberry vinegar
    • 4 tbsps olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • Pinch of salt
    Metric - Imperial
    Instructions
    • Wash the baby spinach, min Romas and blueberries and dry.
    • Cut your mini Romas in half lengthwise.
    • Place all your dressing ingredients in a small food or high-speed blender, blitz until smooth. If it is too thick add 1-2 tablespoons of water. 1
    • Add your ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Pour half of your dressing over the top, season, and toss gently to combine.
    • Arrange in a salad bowl and scatter with the toasted walnuts if you are using, then serve.

    Notes

    * this will make enough dressing for two salads
    1. The dressing will gel a little upon sitting. Simply stir before drizzling, or add a touch of water to thin out if desired. Stores in a covered container in the fridge for a couple of days.
    Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
    Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2868IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Anastasia

    Anastasia is a home cook introduced to cooking at a young age (8 years old) and hasn’t gotten out of the kitchen since! She had her own coffee shop and ran her own catering business for over a decade. Her love of salads developed as she was always the one responsible for making the salads for family get-togethers and friends functions.

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    1. KEisenbarth says

      July 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      5 stars
      Great Recipe! I didn't follow it to the tee but will definitely make it again many times. I used romaine, a handful of arugula, blueberries, fresh basil (chopped leaves and added to the romaine and arugula), tomatoes and feta. Yum. I made the dressing with Red Vinegar, Rice Vinegar (I didn't have the raspberry vinegar), EVOO, salt, honey and pepper. I did not pulse the blueberries or basil in the dressing. I'm sure that would make it even better but this recipe hit the spot. I think walnuts would be a bonus for crunch or even onion if that is your preference. This is a go to recipe! Love it!

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      • Anastasia says

        August 08, 2021 at 12:55 pm

        I am glad I inspired you, yes walnuts are a good addition I have also made it with pecans as well.

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