Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad Recipe
A light and refreshing Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad featuring mixed greens, fresh blueberries, crunchy pistachios, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a sweet and savory honey balsamic dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal or a vibrant side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 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
- Prepare Greens: Wash mixed salad greens thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Dry them completely using a clean towel or salad spinner and place the greens in a large salad bowl.
- Wash Blueberries: Gently rinse the fresh blueberries under cold water, removing any stems or leaves. Drain or pat dry with a paper towel and set aside.
- Chop Pistachios: Roughly chop the shelled pistachios into smaller pieces to add texture. Sprinkle them evenly over the salad greens.
- Add Feta Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces using fingers or a fork. Distribute the crumbled feta evenly over the greens and nuts.
- Slice Red Onion: Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-rings. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients. Gently toss with salad servers or tongs to coat evenly without bruising the salad components.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and add more salt or pepper if necessary to suit your preference.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its freshness, or refrigerate briefly if you prefer it chilled before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, grilled chicken or tofu can be included.
- Substitute pistachios with walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- Use honey alternatives like maple syrup if preferred.
- Serve immediately to prevent the greens from wilting.
- The salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day but is best fresh.
Keywords: blueberry pistachio salad, spring salad, mixed greens salad, feta cheese salad, honey balsamic dressing, vegetarian salad
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