Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
A delightful salad combining creamy avocado, sweet blackberries, and crunchy pecans, drizzled with a zesty honey lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 5 oz mixed greens or baby spinach
- 1/2 piece avocado, sliced Use ripe avocados for a creamy texture.
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries Fresh is best, but frozen can be used.
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced Can be pickled or used raw.
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta Substitute with blue cheese for a stronger flavor if desired.
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans (or walnuts) Toast nuts in a pan to enhance flavor.
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
For the Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey Adjust the sweetness as desired.
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Make the Vinaigrette
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Assemble Salad
- In a large bowl, layer mixed greens, blackberries, avocado slices, onion, cheese, and pecans.
Dress It Up
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad. Finish with a pinch of cracked pepper for contrast.
Serve
- Plate in individual bowls or a large serving dish. Enjoy immediately for best texture!
Notes
This salad can be customized with different fruits and nuts. Consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein. To store, keep vinaigrette separate until ready to eat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7g
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