Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining sweet blackberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a tangy honey lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, blackberries, avocado slices, feta cheese, pecans, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For added protein, top with grilled chicken or shrimp. To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.