Description
A fresh and vibrant spring salad featuring juicy blueberries, creamy avocado, crunchy candied pistachios, and tangy feta, all tossed with a sweet and zesty pomegranate dressing.
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 5 ounces spring mix salad greens
- 6 ounces butter lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 watermelon radish, thinly sliced
- 1 to 2 small avocados, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/3 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- Candied Pistachios:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- Creamy Pomegranate Dressing:
- 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare candied pistachios by heating honey and sugar in a skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling. Add pistachios and stir to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to parchment paper and let cool.
- Make the dressing by blending pomegranate juice, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- In a large bowl or platter, combine spring mix and chopped butter lettuce.
- Arrange red onion, watermelon radish, avocado slices, blueberries, and pomegranate arils over the greens.
- Sprinkle cooled candied pistachios and crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Drizzle dressing just before serving and finish with black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Assemble salad just before serving to keep greens crisp.
- Store dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Candied pistachios can be made ahead and stored at room temperature.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
- Swap feta with plant-based cheese for dairy-free version.
- Add grilled chicken or salmon for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
