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Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad

Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad: Refresh Your Plate Today

This Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad is vibrant, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion, featuring fresh blueberries and crunchy pistachios.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens arugula, spinach, or spring mix
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries sweet and ripe
  • 1/2 cup Shelled Pistachios finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese or goat cheese as a substitute
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil good quality
  • 2 tablespoons Honey adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Salad Spinner
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Greens: Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place in a salad bowl.
  2. Rinse the Blueberries: Rinse the blueberries in cold water and pat dry gently.
  3. Chop the Pistachios: Roughly chop shelled pistachios and sprinkle over the greens.
  4. Crumble the Feta: Crumble feta cheese and distribute evenly over the salad.
  5. Add the Red Onion: Peel and slice red onion into thin rings and toss into the salad.
  6. Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, honey, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl till emulsified.
  7. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  8. Serve and Store: Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately or refrigerate briefly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, dry greens thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Toss gently to preserve blueberries' shape and juice. Store leftovers undressed for up to 2 days.

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