Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad (Printable)

Juicy blueberries and crunchy pistachios over fresh spring greens with tangy feta and bright lemon dressing.

# What You 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

→ Honey Lemon 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 Make It:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and smooth.
02 - Place spring greens, blueberries, cucumber slices, and diced avocado in a large salad bowl. Gently toss to distribute evenly.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss lightly to coat all ingredients without bruising the greens.
04 - Sprinkle pistachios and crumbled feta cheese over the dressed salad. Garnish with additional blueberries or pistachios if desired.
05 - Serve fresh while the pistachios remain crunchy and the greens are crisp.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet blueberries and salty feta create that perfect flavor contrast everyone craves
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
  • The pistachios stay crunchy for hours, making it great for meal prep or potlucks
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before serving, otherwise the greens will wilt and lose that satisfying crunch
  • The pistachios can go rancid quickly, so store them in the fridge or freezer if you're not using them soon
  • Room temperature ingredients make the dressing emulsify better than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Toast the pistachios lightly in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes to amplify their flavor and make them even crunchier
  • Gently pat the blueberries and cucumber dry before adding to prevent the dressing from sliding off

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