Blackberry, Avocado, and Arugula Salad with Lime-Mint Vinaigrette
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring pepperyarugula, sweet blackberries, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime-mint vinaigrette.Perfect as a light main or side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal
For the Salad:
- 5 cups arugula
- 1 cup blackberries
- ¾ cup blueberries
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 ½ cups cucumber thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup toasted hazelnuts roughly chopped
For the Vinaigrette:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or other liquid sweetener
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- ¾ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, blackberries, blueberries, diced avocado, thinly sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted hazelnuts. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.
Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, finely chopped mint, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Dress the Salad: Drizzle the lime-mint vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Gently toss the salad to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
Serve: Serve immediately as a fresh, vibrant side dish or light main course. Savor this salad by itself or complement it with grilled chicken or fish for a well-rounded meal.
Keyword blackberry avocado salad