Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad with Pomegranate Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and colorful Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad combining crisp spring mix greens and butter lettuce with sweet blueberries, crunchy candied pecans, creamy feta, and a zesty creamy pomegranate dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant side dish in spring and summer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Greens
- 5 ounces spring mix salad greens
- 6 ounces chopped butter lettuce
Toppings
- candied pecans
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
- 1 watermelon radish, thinly sliced
- 1 to 2 small avocados, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/3 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
- creamy pomegranate dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the greens: Toss the spring mix salad greens and chopped butter lettuce together evenly. Arrange the mixed greens on a large platter or divide them evenly among serving bowls.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle candied pistachios over the greens, followed by thin slices of red onion and watermelon radish. Layer sliced avocados across the salad, then add fresh blueberries and pomegranate arils for bursts of flavor and color. Finally, top with crumbled feta cheese to add a creamy, tangy element.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the creamy pomegranate dressing over the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp. Optionally, finish with a few twists of freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- If you prefer not to make your own pomegranate dressing, Simply Dressed by Marzetti offers a similar creamy pomegranate dressing that works well for this salad.
- Use candied pecans or substitute with candied pistachios for added crunch and sweetness.
- To keep the avocados from browning, slice them just before assembling the salad and consider tossing them lightly with lemon juice.
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