Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette, a perfect dish for bright summer days. This vibrant salad combines creamy avocado and sweet blackberries, creating a delightful balance that’s sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz mixed greens or baby spinach
- 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- 1 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 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 until well combined.
- In a large bowl or on a platter, layer mixed greens as the base.
- Top with sliced avocado and scatter fresh blackberries over it.
- Add red onion slices for crunch and sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
- Finish with toasted pecans or walnuts for added texture.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and add freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg