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Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad

Brighten Your Day with Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad

A refreshing Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad that combines blueberries, pistachios, and feta for a nutritious dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens Substitute with spinach or arugula if desired.
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries Can swap with strawberries or raspberries.
  • 1 cup Shelled Pistachios Toast lightly before adding.
  • 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Goat cheese makes a suitable alternative.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced; soak in cold water for milder flavor.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • salad spinner
  • Mixing Bowl
  • small skillet
  • whisk
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry mixed salad greens thoroughly and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Rinse fresh blueberries gently under cool running water and let drain in a colander.
  3. Toast shelled pistachios in a small skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. Crumble feta cheese into small bite-sized pieces.
  5. Thinly slice red onion and soak in cold water for about 5 minutes before draining.
  6. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  7. In the bowl with mixed greens, add rinsed blueberries, chopped pistachios, crumbled feta, and sliced onion.
  8. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best freshness, store the dressing separately until serving. You can also experiment with different nuts for variety.

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