Description
A vibrant salad featuring mixed greens, juicy blueberries, and crunchy pistachios, perfect for spring picnics or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and sliced red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together or shake the extra virgin olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the fruit and nuts: Fold in the fresh blueberries and shelled pistachios into the greens. Be gentle to keep the blueberries intact.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture, tossing lightly to coat evenly.
- Finish with feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for that delicious savory touch.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the pistachios before adding. Store leftovers in an airtight container and avoid dressing until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg