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Basil and Tomato with Blueberry Basil Dressing

10 Minute Salads· Few Ingredient Recipes· Summer Salads

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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!


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.

The flavour of blueberries is mainly in their skins so the smaller they are the tastier they are.

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! Scroll down for some more serving suggestions.

Versatile salad ingredients

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

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.

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.

TOMATOES

You can swap out the mini Roma tomatoes for any small tomatoes you fancy – cherry tomatoes, mini-truss tomatoes or even a mini-tomato medley for some added colour would be great.

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

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How to make this basil and tomato salad

1To make the salad…
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.

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2To make the 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

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3Putting it all together…
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, then serve.

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Some tips on making this 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

As I said we enjoyed this salad with some cheese and a crusty baguette for a simple lunch, but 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

Try some more berry salads:

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