Description
Discover the perfect summer dish with this Blackberry, Avocado and Arugula Salad. Combining the peppery bite of arugula, the sweetness of fresh blackberries, and creamy avocado, this vibrant salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious treat for your taste buds. Enhanced by crunchy toasted hazelnuts and tangy feta cheese, this salad makes an excellent addition to picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch option. Drizzled with a refreshing lime mint vinaigrette, it’s quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, making it both satisfying and healthy. Enjoy it on its own or as a side to grilled meats; this salad is versatile enough to suit any occasion!
Ingredients
- 5 cups arugula
- 1 cup blackberries
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 ½ cups cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, chopped mint, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large salad serving bowl, combine arugula, blackberries, blueberries, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, feta cheese, and toasted hazelnuts.
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine without bruising the berries or avocado.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Choose ripe avocados for optimal texture. You can substitute feta with goat cheese for different flavor profiles. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.