Description
Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing, nutrient-packed salad bursting with color and flavor. Juicy blackberries, creamy avocado, crisp greens, and crunchy almonds come together with a bright, tangy-sweet dressing for the perfect summer dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz mixed salad greens (spring mix or arugula)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped pecans
Honey Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl or on a platter, arrange the mixed greens, blackberries, avocado slices, red onion, feta cheese, and almonds.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and gently toss to coat.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken for a more filling meal.
- For extra crunch, try adding sunflower seeds or crispy quinoa.
- This salad is best served immediately after dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: blackberry salad, avocado salad, summer salad, fruit and greens, honey lemon vinaigrette, healthy salad