Description
A refreshing and colorful salad featuring peppery arugula, creamy avocado, juicy blackberries, and crunchy nuts tossed in a light honey balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
5 cups fresh arugula
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 large avocado, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
— Honey Balsamic Dressing —
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, blackberries, avocado, feta, nuts, and red onion.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
4. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.
Notes
For added protein, top with grilled chicken or salmon.
Use baby spinach instead of arugula for a milder flavor.
Best enjoyed fresh — avoid dressing too early to keep greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad, Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Blackberry Avocado Arugula Salad, fresh salad, healthy lunch, summer salad, honey balsamic dressing