Description
Discover the delightful Blackberry, Avocado and Arugula Salad, a refreshing dish that celebrates fresh summer produce. This vibrant salad combines peppery arugula with juicy blackberries and creamy avocado, all drizzled with a tangy lime mint vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light dinner option, it’s not only easy to make but also packed with nutrients. Whether enjoyed as a side dish or a main course topped with grilled chicken or quinoa, this salad promises to impress your guests with its unique flavor combinations. Elevate your summer meals with this colorful and nutritious salad that highlights the best of seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups arugula
- 1 cup blackberries
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 ½ cups cucumber, sliced thinly
- 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
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, chopped mint, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a large salad bowl, layer arugula followed by blackberries, blueberries, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, feta cheese, and toasted hazelnuts.
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg