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Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad: Your Fresh Flavor Fix!

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring blueberries, pistachios, and feta cheese, perfect for spring.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups baby greens such as kale, mesclun, and butter lettuce
  • 1 cup ripe blueberries
  • 1/2 cup pistachios coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup high-quality olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place the baby greens in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Gently fold in the blueberries, chopped pistachios, crumbled feta, and red onion.
  3. In a separate small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and carefully toss everything together, ensuring each leaf is lightly coated.
  5. For optimal flavor, serve the salad right away, or let it sit in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to enhance the taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For an added twist, try incorporating sliced kiwi or grapefruit for a zesty kick.
  • To make it more filling, consider adding roasted chickpeas or quinoa for a nutritious boost.

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