Description
A light and refreshing salad featuring peppery arugula, sweet blackberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy nuts, tossed in a zesty homemade dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups arugula
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash arugula and blackberries, slice the avocado, and toast the nuts.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the salad: Combine arugula, blackberries, avocado, nuts, and seeds in a large bowl.
- Dress & serve: Drizzle with dressing, toss gently, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Swap nuts for pumpkin or sunflower seeds to make it nut-free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours, keeping the dressing separate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean