Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad (Print View)
Sweet blueberries and crunchy pistachios over crisp greens with tangy feta
# What You'll Need:
→ Greens
01 - 5 oz baby spinach
02 - 2 oz arugula
→ Fruits
03 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
04 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
06 - 3 radishes, thinly sliced
→ Nuts & Cheese
07 - ½ cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
08 - 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 1½ tsp honey
12 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Place baby spinach and arugula in a large salad bowl, spreading them evenly to create the foundation for your salad.
02 - Scatter blueberries, apple slices, cucumber slices, and radish slices over the greens. Toss gently to distribute ingredients without damaging delicate leaves.
03 - Sprinkle chopped pistachios and crumbled feta cheese across the salad surface, ensuring even coverage for texture and flavor balance.
04 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until fully emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad immediately before serving. Toss lightly to coat all ingredients evenly without crushing the greens. Serve at once while vegetables remain crisp.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sweet blueberries and peppery arugula create this incredible flavor dance that keeps everyone guessing
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
- I learned the hard way that overdressed greens become sad and limp within minutes, so start with half the dressing and add more as needed
- The apple slices will start to oxidize, so toss them in a little lemon juice if you are prepping this more than an hour ahead
03 -
- Buy the bagged prewashed spinach and arugula mix on busy weeks because nobody has time for washing and drying greens
- Invest in a good quality olive oil since it makes up half the dressing and you will absolutely taste the difference