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Blackberry and Avocado Salad

Blackberry and Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

A vibrant, fresh salad packed with juicy blackberries, creamy avocado, tangy cheese, and crunchy pecans—brought to life with a zesty honey lemon vinaigrette and cracked black pepper!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Servings 2
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz mixed greens or baby spinach
  • 1/2 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced, pickled or raw
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
  • Step 2: In a large mixing bowl or on a platter, layer the greens, avocado slices, blackberries, red onion, goat cheese or feta, and toasted pecans.
  • Step 3: Drizzle the honey lemon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Finish with freshly cracked black pepper.
  • Step 4: Serve immediately for the freshest texture and best flavor.

Notes

You can swap pecans with almonds or sunflower seeds, and use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version. Add grilled chicken for extra protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg
Keyword avocado salad, blackberry salad, honey lemon vinaigrette
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