Description
A vibrant, sweet, and crunchy summer salad made with fresh greens, juicy seasonal fruit, roasted pistachios, and a light honey vinaigrette. Perfect for warm-weather lunches, light dinners, or healthy picnic sides.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
1 cup seasonal fruit (strawberries, peaches, or blueberries)
1/2 cup shelled pistachios (roasted, unsalted)
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta (optional)
For the Honey Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Roast the Pistachios:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pistachios on a baking sheet and roast for 5–7 minutes until golden and aromatic. Let cool.Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.Prepare Produce:
Wash and dry greens thoroughly. Slice fruits into thin wedges or bite-sized pieces.Assemble the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine greens and fruit. Drizzle with half the vinaigrette and toss gently.Top and Serve:
Add roasted pistachios and cheese (if using). Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
Use raw honey for a deeper, more floral flavor.
Toast pistachios just before serving for extra crunch and aroma.
For best texture, toss the salad with dressing just before serving.
To make it vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup and skip the cheese.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free and easy to customize.
Great for picnics, brunches, or light summer lunches.
Keep ingredients stored separately if prepping in advance.
Optional add-ins: avocado, mint, chia seeds, or grilled tofu for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Side Dish
- Method: No Cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg