Description
A refreshing salad combining creamy avocado, sweet blackberries, and peppery arugula, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
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 (or other liquid sweetener)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the vinaigrette: olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as desired.
- In a large bowl, assemble the salad ingredients: arugula, blackberries, blueberries, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, feta cheese, and toasted hazelnuts.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything gently until well combined.
- Enjoy fresh! This salad is best served immediately.
Notes
For the best flavor and texture, serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days, keeping the dressing separate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg