Description
A vibrant and refreshing spring salad featuring crisp greens, sweet blueberries, crunchy pistachios, and tangy feta, all tossed in a zesty lemon-honey vinaigrette. Perfect for a light meal or an elegant side.
Ingredients
- 5 oz (about 5–6 cups) mixed spring greens or baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, gently washed
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (toasted, optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- For the Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Wash and thoroughly dry greens. Wash blueberries. Shell and chop pistachios. Crumble cheese. Place greens in a large serving bowl.
- Whisk Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Combine: Add blueberries, pistachios, and feta/goat cheese to the bowl with the greens.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle about half to two-thirds of the dressing over the salad. Gently toss to coat. Add more dressing if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins