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Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad

Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad for a Refreshing Twist

This refreshing Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad combines vibrant blueberries and crunchy pistachios for a delightful spring dish that is vegetarian and gluten-free.
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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 Base
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens or substitute with spinach or arugula
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries or consider raspberries for a tangy switch
  • 1/2 cup Shelled Pistachios or substitute with almonds or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese or substitute with goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced, or substitute with shallots or green onions
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard or regular mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt or sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • colander
  • Knife
  • whisk
  • salad spinner

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large bowl.
  2. Rinse the blueberries under cool running water and let them drain.
  3. Chop the shelled pistachios roughly and set aside.
  4. Crumble the feta cheese over the salad greens.
  5. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Enjoy this salad freshly made, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping the dressing separate for freshness.

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