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Blackberry & Avocado Salad

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A vibrant, quick salad featuring sweet blackberries, creamy avocado, and a bright honey-lemon Dijon vinaigrette, perfect for warm-weather meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Brunch, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 5 oz mixed greens or baby spinach
  • 1/2 piece avocado, sliced Use ripe avocados for a creamy texture.
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries Fresh is best, but frozen can be used—thaw and drain first.
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced Can be quick-pickled: soak in lemon juice and a pinch of sugar for 10 minutes.
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta Substitute blue cheese for a stronger flavor.
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts Toast in a dry pan until fragrant.
  • to taste freshly cracked black pepper
For the Vinaigrette
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • to taste salt & black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Whisk or shake until emulsified and balanced.
  2. Toast the nuts: Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans or walnuts and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat to cool.
  3. Prep the produce: Rinse and gently spin the greens dry. Slice the avocado and onion thinly. If using frozen blackberries, thaw and drain them briefly on paper towel.
Assembly
  1. Place the greens in a large bowl. Add blackberries, avocado slices, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted nuts.
  2. Drizzle about half the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Aim to lightly dress so the components keep their textures.
  3. Plate immediately and finish with freshly cracked black pepper. Offer extra dressing at the table.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7g

Notes

Leftovers keep best undressed. Store salad components separately and refrigerate promptly. Serve as a starter for grilled or roasted mains, or as a light main with added protein like grilled shrimp or sliced steak.
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