Blackberry Avocado Salad (Printable)
Fresh mix of blackberries, avocado, and arugula with tangy honey-lime dressing.
# What You 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
# How-To:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula or mixed greens, diced avocado, blackberries, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and red onion.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet and savory balance hits every craving at once.
- It comes together in fifteen minutes without ever turning on the oven.
02 -
- Avocado browns quickly, so always dress it right before serving.
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan for two minutes to maximize flavor.
03 -
- Dry your greens thoroughly to prevent a watery dressing.
- Taste the berries first and add more honey if they are tart.