Description
A refreshing summer salad with creamy avocado, juicy blackberries, and a sweet-tart honey lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
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- For the salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., arugula or baby spinach)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- For the vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: Place mixed greens in a large bowl. Add avocado slices and blackberries.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Top with feta cheese and toasted almonds if using.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein. The vinaigrette can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Fat: 17 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 3 g