Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad (Print Version)

Fresh spring greens with sweet blueberries and crunchy pistachios in zesty lemon-honey dressing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 4 oz fresh spring mix or baby spinach
02 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
03 - ½ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
04 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
05 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
07 - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette

08 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - ¼ tsp sea salt
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
02 - In a large salad bowl, add spring mix, blueberries, cucumber, red onion, mint leaves, and crumbled feta cheese.
03 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently until all components are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top just before serving to maintain optimal texture and crunch.
05 - Plate the salad and serve promptly while greens are crisp and vinaigrette is fresh.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey and lemon dressing hits that perfect sweet-tart balance that makes you want to lick the bowl
  • Each bite delivers four different textures from crunchy pistachios to juicy blueberries to creamy feta
02 -
  • Tossing pistachios in at the very last second is non-negotiable because they absorb moisture and lose their signature crunch within minutes of hitting the dressing
  • The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and stored in a sealed container at room temperature—just give it a quick whisk before using
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly after washing because water clinging to leaves will prevent the vinaigrette from coating properly and make the salad soggy within minutes
  • Let the vinaigrette sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before dressing—this mellows the sharpness of the lemon and allows the flavors to marry together

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