Description
A fresh and vibrant blueberry pistachio spring salad made with crisp greens, sweet blueberries, crunchy pistachios, and a light lemon dressing. This colorful salad is quick, healthy, and perfect for springtime meals.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Grilled chicken (optional)
- Avocado slices (optional)
- Strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Place mixed greens in a large bowl.
- Add blueberries, pistachios, feta cheese, and sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture; thaw and drain frozen if needed.
- Almonds, walnuts, or pecans can replace pistachios.
- Goat cheese can be used instead of feta for creaminess.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- Try balsamic vinaigrette for a different flavor.
- Strawberries or apples add extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
