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Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad

Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad: Fresh, Flavorful Bliss

This Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad combines fresh greens, sweet blueberries, and crunchy pistachios for a light, nutritious dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens Any fresh salad greens can be used.
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries Substitute with raspberries if desired.
  • 1 cup Shelled Pistachios Almonds or walnuts can also be used.
  • 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Goat cheese works as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced; shallots can be used for a milder taste.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Light oils can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Maple syrup is a great vegan substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Rice vinegar can be used for a lighter taste.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used for a milder flavor.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Salad Bowl
  • salad spinner
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
  2. Gently rinse the fresh blueberries under cold running water, then pat them dry.
  3. Roughly chop the shelled pistachios and sprinkle them over the salad greens.
  4. Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it evenly across the salad.
  5. Thinly slice the red onion and mix it gently into the salad.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  8. Taste the salad and adjust seasonings if needed, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store salad and dressing separately to maintain freshness. Dress just before serving.

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