Description
This refreshing blackberry and avocado salad combines creamy avocado, sweet blackberries, crisp greens, and a zesty honey lemon vinaigrette for the perfect summer dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss greens, avocado, blackberries, and red onion gently.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
- Top with toasted nuts and crumbled cheese, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For vegan option, omit cheese and swap honey for maple syrup.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use lime juice for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Blackberry avocado salad, summer salad recipes, healthy fruit salad, honey lemon dressing