Description
This Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad layers fresh juicy blueberries, toasted pistachios, and crumbled feta over crisp mixed greens, finished with a balsamic honey dressing that ties every ingredient together beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups mixed salad greens or baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place shelled pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and one shade deeper in color. Spread on a plate and let cool completely before using.
- Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl or mason jar. Whisk until smooth and emulsified or seal the jar and shake for 20 seconds. Taste and adjust honey or balsamic.
- If the red onion seems sharp, soak the slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Spread the mixed greens across a large salad bowl. Scatter the fresh blueberries, crumbled feta, soaked red onion, and cooled toasted pistachios over the top.
- Drizzle the balsamic honey dressing over the salad right before serving and toss gently with tongs. Serve immediately while the pistachios are still crunchy.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad, Salad, Spring Salad, Healthy Salad