Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad (Print version)

Fresh spring greens tossed with sweet blueberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy pistachios in a zesty lemon dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Salad Components

01 - 4 cups mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, mache)
02 - 5.3 oz fresh blueberries (approximately 150g)
03 - 3.5 oz cucumber, thinly sliced (approximately 100g)
04 - 1 small avocado, diced
05 - 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios (approximately 2.1 oz)
06 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (approximately 1.4 oz)

→ Lemon Honey Dressing

07 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tsp honey or pure maple syrup
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
12 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

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 evenly without damaging delicate greens.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad mixture. Toss lightly using salad servers to coat all ingredients while maintaining their texture.
04 - Sprinkle pistachios and crumbled feta cheese over the dressed salad. Reserve a portion of pistachios and blueberries for garnish if desired.
05 - Serve immediately while greens remain crisp. Garnish with additional fresh blueberries or pistachios for visual appeal.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like something from a nice restaurant
  • You can prep everything ahead and just toss when ready to serve
  • It hits every texture and flavor craving without any cooking
02 -
  • The dressing makes enough for a generous coating, but you might not need all of it depending on how dressed you like your salads
  • This salad tastes best within an hour of dressing, as the greens start to wilt if they sit too long
  • Room temperature ingredients make a difference in how the flavors meld together
03 -
  • Pat your greens completely dry with a salad spinner or towels, otherwise the dressing slides right off
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad, adjusting the honey or lemon to your preference

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