Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad (Print Version)

Vibrant mix of blueberries, pistachios, and spring greens with tangy lemon-honey dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 5 oz spring mix greens
02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
03 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
06 - 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp honey
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
13 - 1/8 tsp black pepper

# How to Cook:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
02 - In a large salad bowl, add spring greens, blueberries, toasted pistachios, red onion, cucumber, feta, and mint.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients without damaging the greens.
04 - Plate the salad immediately and enjoy while fresh and crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet blueberries and salty feta create this incredible flavor dance that makes every bite exciting
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that adding the dressing too far in advance makes the greens wilt within an hour
  • Toasting the pistachios might seem like an extra step, but the difference in flavor is absolutely worth the five minutes
03 -
  • Taste your blueberries before adding them, if they are tart you might want to add an extra teaspoon of honey to the dressing
  • The salad looks stunning served in a wide shallow bowl where all the colorful ingredients are visible