Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Experience the delightful contrast of creamy avocado and sweet blackberries in this refreshing Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette. Perfect for summer days, this vibrant dish comes together in just minutes, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or light dinners. The tangy vinaigrette enhances the flavors of seasonal produce while providing a nutritious boost. With its eye-catching presentation and versatile serving options, this salad is sure to impress your guests and make any meal feel special.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- 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 alternative
- 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: In a bowl or jar, mix olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Layer mixed greens as a base on a platter. Add sliced avocado, followed by blackberries, red onion slices, crumbled cheese alternative, and nuts on top.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad right before serving and add freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg