Blueberry and Pear Waldorf Salad

This fresh take on the classic Waldorf salad will have your taste buds singing! The blueberry dressing adds a unique sweetness and spice, not to mention gorgeous color. Find more great recipes and serving ideas at oregonblueberry.com!

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen blueberries, divided
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 cups (about 4 ounces) baby spinach
• 1 pear, cored and thinly sliced
• 2 ribs celery, cut into 1-½-inch matchsticks (about 1 cup)
• ⅓ cup pecan or walnut halves, toasted

Directions

To prepare dressing: In a blender container, combine ½ cup of the blueberries, oil, marmalade, lemon juice, mustard and salt; blend until a smooth, thick dressing forms.

In a bowl, toss spinach with pear slices, celery, pecans and remaining ½ cup blueberries. Arrange equally on four serving plates.

Just before serving, blend dressing again until smooth; drizzle over the salads. Serve immediately.