Spring is here, and let’s celebrate it with a nice spring blueberry-pistachio salad, jam-packed with seasonal vegetables and tossed with simple honey vinaigrette. This easy spring salad combines a mix of textures with fresh mixed greens, blueberries, crunchy pistachios, and creamy goat cheese. It is a fresh, vibrant dish that can be enhanced with red onion, radishes, and avocado.
Why Our Family Loves this Recipe
So, I’m a calorie-conscious person, and I’m looking for a lot of protein, fiber, and vegetables in my meals. Also, I like to eat clean and fresh, so this salad hits all the marks. The pistachios and goat cheese have just enough protein and offer a vegetarian option. If I want more protein, I can just add grilled chicken.
There’s really no guilt in eating a salad that’s seasonal, fresh, and gluten-free. So it’s a win!
Spring Blueberry Pistachio Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 package baby crispy green leaf lettuce
- 1 package fresh blueberries
- 1 english cucumber
- 4 radishes
- 1 package goat cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/4 red onion
Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbs. lemon juice
- 1 tbs. honey, maple syrup or agave
- 1 tsp. poppy seeds
- 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
Instructions
Salad Instructions
- Lay a bed of lettuce
- Prep veggies. Slice cucumbers and radishes. Then chop red onions.
- Top with fresh blueberries, pistachios, red onions, cucumbers, radishes, and crumbled goat cheese.
Dressing Instructions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in mason jar, add pinch of salt and pepper
- Toss and Serve. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Pro Tips and Variations to Spring Blueberry Pistachio Salad
- Adding more protein: add grilled chicken.
- meal prep: store salad in 2-3 containers for the week ahead
- Cheese variations: not everyone loves goat cheese, which has a distinct flavor profile; you can sub with feta cheese or your favorite variety.
- Lettuce: Substitute any type of lettuce, including spring mix, whatever floats your boat.
How to Store
- store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days
- store dressing in a mason jar for 3-4 days
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