Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
Experience the delightful blend of flavors with our Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette, a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad showcases creamy avocado paired with juicy blackberries, resulting in a taste sensation that’s both nutritious and appealing. Ready in just 10 minutes, it makes an excellent appetizer, side dish, or light meal. The honey lemon vinaigrette adds a zesty touch, enhancing the natural sweetness of the fruits while balancing the richness of the avocado. Whether you’re enjoying a summer barbecue or looking for a quick lunch option, this salad is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz mixed greens or baby spinach
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended and set aside.
- Layer mixed greens as the base on a large platter. Evenly distribute sliced avocado over the greens.
- Scatter fresh blackberries and thinly sliced red onion on top.
- If desired, sprinkle crumbled goat cheese or feta and toasted nuts for crunch.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving and finish with freshly cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg