Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad (Printable Version)

Vibrant blend of blueberries, pistachios, and spring greens with lemon dressing

# What You Need:

→ Salad Components

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

→ Honey Lemon Dressing

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

# How-To:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified and smooth.
02 - Place spring greens, blueberries, cucumber slices, and diced avocado in a large salad bowl. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss lightly to coat all components without damaging delicate greens.
04 - Sprinkle pistachios and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the dressed salad. Garnish with additional blueberries or pistachios if desired.
05 - Serve the salad right away while greens remain crisp and textures are at their best.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant that takes reservations
  • The combination of sweet blueberries and salty feta is the kind of thing that makes people pause and ask what is in this
  • No heating required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you stay sane
02 -
  • Do not dress this salad until you are literally ready to eat it, or the greens will get sad and wilted within minutes
  • The dressing keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week, so you can make it ahead and shake it up before using
  • Toast the pistachios in a dry pan for 2 minutes if you want even more flavor and crunch
03 -
  • Use a salad spinner to dry your greens completely because water clinging to leaves prevents dressing from sticking properly
  • Taste a berry before you start because if they are not sweet enough, you might want to add an extra pinch of honey

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