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Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad

Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad for a Refreshing Bite

Enjoy this Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad that combines juicy blueberries and crunchy pistachios with a delicious honey-balsamic dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens A mix of baby spinach and arugula
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries Sweet, plump berries for best flavor
  • 1 cup Shelled Pistachios Can substitute almonds if desired
  • 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Goat cheese works well too
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Base of the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Can swap for apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Helps emulsify the dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Salad spinner
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander
  • whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the mixed salad greens under cold running water and dry them.
  2. Rinse the fresh blueberries in a colander and let them drain.
  3. Chop the shelled pistachios and sprinkle them over the greens and blueberries.
  4. Crumble the feta cheese and add it along with thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard, then season with salt and pepper.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and gently toss the ingredients.
  7. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure greens are dry to maintain salad crunchiness. Adjust ingredients to personal taste if necessary.

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