Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad (Printable Version)

Refreshing mix of blueberries, pistachios, and spring greens with zesty lemon-honey dressing

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 5 oz spring mix greens
02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
03 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
06 - 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp honey
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
13 - 1/8 tsp black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
02 - In a large salad bowl, add spring greens, blueberries, toasted pistachios, red onion, cucumber, feta, and mint.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients without damaging the greens.
04 - Plate the salad immediately and enjoy while fresh and crisp.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The way the sweet blueberries pop against the tangy feta is kind of magical
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
  • You can prep everything ahead and just toss before serving
02 -
  • Do not dress this salad more than 15 minutes before serving or the greens will start to wilt
  • The pistachios lose their magic if they sit in dressing too long so add them right before tossing
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly after washing because water clinging to the leaves prevents the dressing from coating properly
  • Let the dressed salad sit for just 2 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together

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