Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad (Printer-friendly)
Fresh blueberries, crisp pistachios, and spring greens create a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for warmer days.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 4 cups mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, mache)
02 - 5.3 oz fresh blueberries
03 - 3.5 oz cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small avocado, diced
05 - 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
06 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
→ Citrus Dressing
07 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How-To Guide:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified and smooth.
02 - Place spring greens, blueberries, cucumber slices, and diced avocado in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly without damaging delicate greens.
03 - Drizzle prepared vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Using salad servers or hands, lightly toss to coat all components while maintaining texture integrity.
04 - Sprinkle shelled pistachios and crumbled feta cheese across the top of the dressed salad as a finishing garnish.
05 - Serve immediately while ingredients remain crisp and vibrant. Optionally garnish with additional blueberries or pistachios for visual appeal.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet blueberries and salty feta create this incredible flavor dance that makes every bite interesting
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
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- Dress this salad immediately before serving because the salt in the feta and dressing will make the greens wilt if they sit too long
- Room temperature blueberries have more flavor than cold ones so take them out of the fridge while you prep everything else
03 -
- Toast the pistachios in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding them the flavor difference is remarkable
- If making ahead add the avocado and feta right before serving to keep everything looking fresh