Description
A refreshing salad bursting with the vibrant flavors of spring, combining mixed greens, fresh blueberries, and crunchy pistachios, topped with a tangy balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, fresh blueberries, chopped pistachios, and thinly sliced red onion, ensuring each ingredient is evenly distributed.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well-combined and slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad, using a gentle hand to toss everything together without bruising the delicate greens.
- If desired, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top, adding creamy goodness to each serving.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, either as a side dish or a light main course.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the ingredients a few hours in advance but keep the dressing separate until just before serving. Feel free to customize by adding fruits like strawberries or avocados.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg