Description
Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette is a fresh and vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish that balances sweet, creamy, tangy, and crunchy flavours. Juicy blackberries combine with creamy avocado, crisp spinach, salty feta, and toasted pecans, all finished with a silky honey lemon dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes, this light and nutritious salad is perfect for quick lunches or elegant starters.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped (optional)
For the Honey Lemon Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Add the fresh baby spinach to a large bowl to create the base.
Top with blackberries, sliced avocado, red onion, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and mint if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Gently toss to combine without crushing the avocado or blackberries.
Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocado for best texture.
Add dressing just before serving to keep spinach fresh.
Toast pecans to enhance flavour and crunch.
Slice onions thinly for a milder taste.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh and not stored after dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean