Description
Blackberry and Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing and vibrant dish combining juicy blackberries, creamy avocado, and crisp greens, topped with a tangy-sweet dressing. It’s perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Honey Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for creaminess)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil until the dressing is emulsified.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, blackberries, sliced avocado, and red onion.
- Add the cheese and nuts, if using.
- Drizzle with the honey lemon vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts lightly in a dry pan before adding.
- Make it vegan by omitting the cheese or using a plant-based alternative and swapping honey with maple syrup.
- Add grilled chicken or salmon for a more filling meal.
- Use raspberries or blueberries as an alternative to blackberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: blackberry salad, avocado salad, honey lemon vinaigrette, summer salad, healthy salad