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Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in this Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette. Perfectly suited for summer picnics, light lunches, or elegant dinner parties, this salad combines creamy avocado and sweet blackberries, topped with a zesty honey lemon vinaigrette. The contrasting textures and vibrant colors create a visually stunning dish that is both nutritious and satisfying.

  • Total Time: 23 minute
  • Yield: Serves 4

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
  • 1 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  2. In a large bowl or serving platter, layer the mixed greens as the base.
  3. Arrange avocado slices evenly over the greens.
  4. Scatter blackberries on top, followed by sliced red onion.
  5. Sprinkle crumbled cheese and toasted nuts over the salad.
  6. Drizzle the vinaigrette just before serving and add freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No cooking required
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 250g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Use ripe avocados for creaminess. Customize with different nuts like almonds or pistachios for added crunch. Chill before serving to meld flavors together.