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This rustic blueberry tart has a simple olive oil crust and a maple-sweetened filling: no butter, no special tools required! It comes together with pantry staples in 1 hour and looks like it’s from a French bakery. Every year I get back from blueberry picking in Michigan with the best problem: what blueberry recipe to make? This year I decided to create a baked treat that’s easy, just sweet enough and made with olive oil instead of butter. This rustic blueberry tart turned out so delicious, everyone in my family is obsessed! The olive oil crust has just the right texture and the jammy filling is flavored with pure maple syrup and lemon zest. It takes only 1 hour to whip up and there’s no special equipment. It’s SO DELICIOUS, you must give it a try! Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Tart No butter, no chilling. The olive oil crust is stirred together in a bowl and rolled out immediately. This heart-healthy oil also makes it Mediterran...

This blueberry salad with spinach, feta, and a balsamic dressing is a total crowd pleaser. It’s not summer until I’ve picked blueberries in Michigan. After I’ve made all the blueberry pancakes and blueberry waffles , I’m usually craving something fresh. Enter: this blueberry salad. It’s classic, fresh, and tangy sweet from the creamy balsamic dressing. It works with just about every meal, from chicken to salmon to vegetarian dinners . It’s the perfect salad for your easy weeknight meal repertoire! Featured Reader Review “We’re not big salad eaters, but my husband and I both absolutely love this one. So delicious, simple, and quick :)” -Kathrin Ingredients In This Blueberry Salad I’m always looking for side dish recipes that are easy to make and versatile, and this spinach blueberry salad is both. It goes with baked salmon or creamy pasta just as well. In fact, there’s not much that ...

This colorful summer panzanella recipe is a classic Italian bread salad, with crusty bread, ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, and fresh basil. It comes together in 25 minutes! Here’s a perfect salad recipe for when tomatoes and peppers are in their prime: panzanella! Panzanella is an Italian bread salad, and it’s truly everything summer. Ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, fresh basil and garlic are mixed with crunchy bread cubes and a tangy vinaigrette, and it makes the best taste treat. My, oh my, it’s a family favorite in our house! The bread drinks in that tomato juice and the vinaigrette, and turns chewy-crisp-savory in a way that is absolutely irresistible (in my opinion, but I think you’ll agree). What Is Panzanella? Panzanella is an Italian bread salad that combines dried, crusty bread squares with fresh vegetables and a vinaigrette. It’s a great idea for using up old bread, and extraordinarily delicious. You can use any fresh veg...