Description
A fresh and vibrant spring salad combining sweet blueberries, crunchy pistachios, crisp greens, and a light vinaigrette for a perfectly balanced and refreshing dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese or goat cheese
- Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place mixed greens in a large bowl.
- Add blueberries, sliced cucumber, red onion, and chopped pistachios.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle feta or goat cheese on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute pistachios with almonds or walnuts if desired.
- Add grilled chicken or salmon for extra protein.
- Include seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
- Swap blueberries with strawberries or blackberries for variation.
- Dress salad just before serving to keep greens fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
