Blackberry Avocado Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Fresh blackberries and avocado in a zesty 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula or mixed greens, diced avocado, blackberries, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and red onion.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory combo hits every craving at once
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat
02 -
  • Add the dressing right before eating or the greens will wilt
  • Toss gently to keep the blackberries from turning into mush
03 -
  • Chill your salad bowl in the fridge for ten minutes before serving
  • Dry the greens thoroughly so the dressing actually sticks

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