Description
A fresh, colorful salad featuring juicy blackberries, creamy avocado, mixed greens, and a zesty honey lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or elegant starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
- For Honey Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, blackberries, avocado slices, cheese (if using), and nuts.
- Drizzle with the honey lemon vinaigrette just before serving and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately as a side or light main dish.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or salmon to make it a full meal.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey to make it vegan.
- Use almonds or sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
- Toss avocado gently to keep slices intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg