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Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad

Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad for a Fresh Flavor Boost

A delightful Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad that offers a burst of flavors and is perfect for busy weeknights, gluten-free and vegetarian.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Greens
  • 5 ounces Spring Salad Mix
  • 6 ounces Butter Lettuce
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Candied Pistachios Can swap for unsalted nuts if preferred.
  • 1 Watermelon Radish Any radish variety works well as a substitute.
For the Flavor
  • 1 Red Onion Slice thinly for a milder taste.
  • 1 Avocado Feel free to leave it out for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Blueberries Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Arils More blueberries can be used if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese Goat cheese is a nice alternative.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Creamy Pomegranate Dressing Store-bought dressing can be a quick substitute.

Equipment

  • Medium skillet
  • large mixing bowl
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium skillet, combine 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of sugar over medium heat. Stir gently until the mixture is dissolved and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Add 1 cup of pistachios, ensuring they are well-coated. Toast the nuts for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then transfer them to parchment paper to cool completely.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 5 ounces of spring salad greens and 6 ounces of chopped butter lettuce. Toss gently to mix the greens evenly and create a beautiful base.
  3. Thinly slice 1 watermelon radish and 1/2 of a red onion. Optionally, slice 1 avocado for creaminess. Set these aside.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup of fresh blueberries and 1/2 cup of pomegranate arils into the salad greens.
  5. Sprinkle the cooled candied pistachios and 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
  6. Just before serving, drizzle your homemade creamy pomegranate dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best consumed immediately after preparation. Store leftovers without dressing for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

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