Description
Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant, quick 10-minute salad layered with creamy avocado, juicy blackberries, tangy cheese, crunchy pecans, and a sweet-tart homemade vinaigrette.
Ingredients
• 5 oz mixed greens or baby spinach
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (raw or pickled)
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
• 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
• Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
2. In a large mixing bowl or on a platter, layer the greens, avocado slices, blackberries, red onion, goat cheese or feta, and toasted pecans.
3. Drizzle the honey lemon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
4. Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
– Maple syrup can replace honey for a vegan version.
– Swap goat cheese with feta or omit for dairy-free.
– Toasted almonds or sunflower seeds work great instead of pecans.
– Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for protein.
– Best served immediately; store components separately if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 10
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 15