Blackberry Avocado Salad (Printable)

Fresh blackberries, avocado, and arugula in honey-lime 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

# Steps:

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 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat for effortless elegance.
  • The sweet and savory balance is addictive and refreshing.
02 -
  • Always dress the salad right before eating to prevent the greens from wilting.
  • Gentle tossing is key to keep the blackberries from squashing and staining everything purple.
03 -
  • Taste the blackberries first and adjust honey if they are particularly tart.
  • Use a sharp knife to dice the avocado to avoid mushing it.

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