Blackberry Avocado Salad (Printable)
Sweet blackberries, creamy avocado, and tangy 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
02 - Place the baby arugula or mixed greens in a large salad bowl. Add the diced avocado, fresh blackberries, crumbled feta cheese, toasted nuts, and sliced red onion.
03 - Drizzle the prepared honey-lime dressing over the salad ingredients just before serving. Toss gently to ensure all components are evenly coated without crushing the fruit or greens.
04 - Plate the salad while fresh to maintain the texture of the avocado and crunch of the nuts.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the peppery greens and sweet fruit creates a perfect balance.
- It comes together in minutes but looks impressive enough for guests.
02 -
- Wait until the last second to dress the salad or the greens will wilt.
- The avocado oxidizes fast so toss it gently to keep the chunks intact.
03 -
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for three minutes to maximize flavor.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the onion as thinly as possible for better texture.