Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of our Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette, a vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings. This salad combines the creamy texture of ripe avocados with the sweet-tartness of fresh blackberries, creating a harmonious blend that excites the palate. Packed with nutritious ingredients, it’s not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners. Drizzled with a zesty honey lemon vinaigrette, this salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl or platter, layer mixed greens, sliced avocado, blackberries, red onion, and top with goat cheese and nuts.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and finish with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 22mg