Blackberry Avocado Salad (Printable)
Fresh blackberries and creamy avocado in a zesty dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad
01 - 5 oz baby arugula or mixed greens
02 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup fresh blackberries
04 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dressing
07 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
09 - 1 tbsp honey
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, diced avocado, fresh blackberries, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pecans, and sliced red onion.
03 - Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal texture and fresh flavors.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat for an effortless meal.
- The honey lime dressing creates a perfect balance that highlights the fruit.
02 -
- Avocado browns quickly, so dress the salad right before serving.
- Delicate blackberries can burst, so toss the salad with a light hand.
03 -
- Taste the dressing before adding it to adjust the sweetness or acid levels.
- Toast the raw nuts in a dry pan for three minutes to deepen their flavor.