Description
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring the delightful combination of blackberries, creamy avocado, and peppery arugula, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the Ingredients: Rinse the arugula and blackberries under cold water. Pat dry gently with a paper towel.
- Prepare the Avocado: Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and carefully scoop out the flesh. Cut into thin slices.
- Slice the Onion: Thinly slice the red onion.
- Combine the Greens: In a large salad bowl, add the arugula, blackberries, avocado slices, and red onion.
- Add Cheese and Nuts: If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and the chopped walnuts or pecans over the top.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve Immediately: This salad is best served fresh, so enjoy it right away for maximum flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Customize with different nuts or cheese according to preference.
- Add additional vegetables like cucumber or bell pepper for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg