Blackberry Avocado Salad (Printable)
Fresh blackberries, avocado, and arugula with 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
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the mixture is fully emulsified and smooth.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula or mixed greens, diced avocado, fresh blackberries, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pecans, and thinly sliced red onion.
03 - Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad ingredients just before serving. Toss gently to ensure the leaves and toppings are evenly coated.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The way the honey lime dressing pops against the peppery arugula is absolutely addictive.
- It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy cafe menu.
02 -
- Never dress the salad until the very last second or the arugula will wilt and get sad.
- Taste the dressing before adding it to the bowl because lime acidity can vary so much.
03 -
- Use a serrated knife to gently saw through the avocado without mashing it.
- If the honey is thick, warm the spoon under hot water to help it slide off easily.