Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette. In just 10 minutes, you can create a refreshing dish that perfectly balances creamy avocado, sweet blackberries, and crunchy nuts. This salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to be served as a light lunch or as a stunning side at picnics and barbecues. The honey lemon vinaigrette adds a delightful tang that enhances the freshness of the ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, this nutritious salad is sure to impress your guests while providing a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 oz mixed greens or baby spinach
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a jar or bowl until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl or on a platter, layer mixed greens first.
- Add sliced avocado evenly over the greens, followed by fresh blackberries and red onion slices.
- Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese (or feta) and toasted nuts on top.
- Drizzle vinaigrette just before serving and finish with freshly cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg