Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad (Printable)

Vibrant mix of blueberries, pistachios, spring greens, avocado, and feta in a light lemon honey dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 4 cups mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, mache)
02 - 5.3 oz fresh blueberries (about 1 1/4 cups)
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

→ Citrus Vinaigrette

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

# Directions:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup for plant-based version), Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
02 - Place the mixed spring greens, fresh blueberries, thinly sliced cucumber, and diced avocado in a large salad bowl. Gently toss to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the salad mixture. Using salad tongs or large spoons, toss lightly to coat all components without bruising the delicate greens.
04 - Sprinkle the shelled pistachios and crumbled feta cheese over the dressed salad. Serve immediately while the greens remain crisp, optionally garnishing with additional blueberries or pistachios.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes flat, perfect for those nights when you want something gorgeous but have zero energy for actual cooking
  • The combination of sweet blueberries with salty feta and buttery pistachios hits every single craving at once
02 -
  • Dress the salad right before serving, otherwise the greens will wilt and lose their beautiful crisp texture
  • Wait to add the pistachios until the very last minute so they stay crunchy and dont get soggy from the dressing
03 -
  • Pat your cucumber slices dry with a paper towel before adding them so they don't water down your dressing
  • If your avocados are perfectly ripe but you aren't ready to serve yet, leave them out and add them at the very end

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