Description
Pistachio Salad Exquisite is a vibrant and refreshing dish that harmonizes creamy avocado, crunchy vegetables, and the delightful nuttiness of pistachios. This salad is not only a feast for the senses but also versatile enough to shine at any gathering, from casual lunches to elegant dinner parties. With its colorful ingredients and zesty dressing, each bite is a celebration of flavor that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup unsalted roasted pistachios
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and dry vegetables. Chop spinach into bite-sized pieces. Dice avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and slice red onion.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss together spinach, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and pistachios until well mixed.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl or jar until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Dress the Salad: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are coated.
- Serve Immediately: Transfer to serving plates or bowls and enjoy fresh as an appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg