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Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad

Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad for a Fresh Taste Adventure

This Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad combines vibrant flavors and textures for a nutritious and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens Mix and match favorites like lettuce, spinach, or arugula.
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries Can be substituted with raspberries.
  • 1/2 cup Shelled Pistachios Toast lightly for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Goat cheese can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced; omit for a milder taste.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cold-pressed recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Honey Can be swapped for agave to make it vegan.
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can replace this.
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard is a good alternative.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Salad Bowl
  • Colander
  • whisk
  • Salad Spinner
  • cutting board

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. Wash the mixed salad greens under cold water, dry them thoroughly, and place in a large salad bowl.
  2. Gently rinse the fresh blueberries under cool water, pat dry, and sprinkle over the salad greens.
  3. Roughly chop the shelled pistachios and sprinkle them over the greens and blueberries.
  4. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese generously across the salad.
  5. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
  6. Whisk together the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness. This salad is best served cold.

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