Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad (Printable version)

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

# What You'll 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 Prepare:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), 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 ingredients without bruising the delicate greens.
04 - Sprinkle pistachios and crumbled feta cheese evenly across the dressed salad. Garnish with additional blueberries or pistachios if desired.
05 - Serve right away while greens remain crisp and pistachios retain their crunch.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The way juicy blueberries burst against crunchy pistachios creates the most satisfying texture contrast in every single bite
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a restaurant that takes reservations three weeks out
  • The dressing perfectly balances tangy and sweet without overpowering the delicate spring greens
02 -
  • The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and stored in a sealed jar, just give it a good shake before using
  • Wait until the very last minute to dress the salad or the greens will start wilting within twenty minutes and lose that fresh snap
  • Room temperature ingredients matter here, especially the avocado, since cold ingredients don't absorb dressing nearly as well
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly after washing, since water on the leaves will prevent the dressing from clinging properly
  • Taste a blueberry before you start adding them, since they can vary wildly in sweetness and you might want to adjust the honey accordingly

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