Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad (Printable)

Vibrant mix of blueberries, pistachios, and spring greens with tangy lemon dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 4 cups mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, mache)
02 - 5 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 Make It:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and emulsified.
02 - Gently toss spring greens, blueberries, cucumber slices, and diced avocado in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle pistachios and crumbled feta cheese over the top.
05 - Plate the salad, adding extra blueberries or pistachios as garnish if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant menu
  • The balance of sweet berries, creamy avocado, and salty feta hits every craving at once
  • Its endlessly adaptable and stays crisp for hours if you need to pack it for lunch
02 -
  • The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and stored in the refrigerator—just bring it to room temperature and give it a quick whisk before using
  • Wait until the last moment to add the pistachios if you're meal prepping so they stay crunchy
  • Avocado oxidizes quickly so toss it gently with a teaspoon of lemon juice if making this more than an hour ahead
03 -
  • Pat your cucumber slices dry with a paper towel before adding so the dressing doesnt become watered down
  • Room temperature blueberries have more flavor than cold ones from the fridge
  • Taste a blueberry before starting—if they're tart you may want to add a bit more honey to the dressing

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