Description
This Blackberry, Avocado, and Arugula Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender arugula is tossed with juicy blackberries, sweet blueberries, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy toasted hazelnuts, then drizzled with a lively mint-lime vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick lunch or a beautiful side, this salad captures the best of summer in every bite and comes together in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Salad
- 5 cups arugula
- 1 cup blackberries
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber, sliced thinly
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts
Vinaigrette
- 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, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, maple syrup, chopped mint, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired, ensuring a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and fresh flavors.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the arugula, blackberries, blueberries, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, feta cheese, and toasted hazelnuts. Gently toss the ingredients together to distribute them evenly without crushing the delicate berries or avocado.
- Toss with Vinaigrette: Drizzle the prepared mint-lime vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss lightly so everything is well coated. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad.
Notes
- Serve immediately after tossing to maintain the salad’s freshness and crispness.
- For a vegan version, omit feta or substitute with a vegan cheese.
- You can substitute hazelnuts with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Adjust mint and lime in the vinaigrette to match your taste.
- Best enjoyed as soon as it’s assembled to prevent the avocado from browning and the arugula from wilting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 536
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 576.2 mg
- Fat: 51.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.1 g
- Fiber: 7.3 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
