Berry Delicious Summer Salad

Healthy, delicious food drives the mind and body. Caregiverlist promotes nutritious and tasty meals for caregivers and seniors. Caregivers need to eat right to keep their body energized and their mind sharp to get through the day. Seniors also require wholesome food to get all the right nutrients to take care of their body. 

With summer finally arriving, try this cool berry salad as an appetizer or easy lunch. The blueberries and the nuts offer a fresh summer twist and the vinaigrette dressing is low fat, making it a tasty and healthy meal option. To customize, add in any other of your favorite berries and enjoy.

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            8 cups mixed salad greens

            2 cups fresh blueberries

            1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese

            1/4 cup chopped and toasted walnuts or pecans

            Bottled vinaigrette

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Directions:

Toss together first 4 ingredients; drizzle with desired amount of vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat.

****Note: For testing purposes only, we used Newman's Own Light Raspberry & Walnut vinaigrette.