Description
This Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish bursting with juicy blueberries, crunchy pistachios, creamy feta, and crisp greens, all tossed in a sweet and tangy honey balsamic dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or elegant side dish, this salad brings together simple ingredients with bold, refreshing flavor.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the mixed salad greens thoroughly under cold water and pat them completely dry.
- Place the dried greens in a large salad bowl.
- Rinse the blueberries gently, remove any stems, and let them drain.
- Add the blueberries to the bowl along with the greens.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios evenly over the salad.
- Crumble the feta cheese on top.
- Add thinly sliced red onion for a mild, crisp bite.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are lightly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
Dry greens thoroughly to help the dressing coat evenly.
Toss gently to avoid crushing the blueberries.
For best results, add dressing just before serving.
Store leftovers without dressing to keep the salad crisp.
Optional: Lightly toast pistachios for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
