Description
Delightful summer salad “Blackberry, Avocado, and Arugula” combines fresh ingredients with zesty flavors. Crisp arugula meets sweet blackberries and creamy avocado, offering you a refreshing culinary adventure perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups arugula
- 2 cups blackberries
- 1 avocado, diced
Cheese and Nuts:
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Arrange fresh arugula leaves as a vibrant green base on a serving platter, creating a delicate foundation for the salad.
- Carefully slice ripe avocado into smooth, elegant wedges, distributing them evenly across the arugula.
- Gently scatter plump blackberries throughout the salad, allowing their deep purple color to contrast beautifully with the green leaves.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese across the surface, ensuring an even distribution of tangy, creamy elements.
- Delicately toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes at medium heat until they release a golden, nutty aroma.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette in a light, circular motion over the entire salad, ensuring each ingredient receives a subtle coating.
- Use soft tongs to lightly toss the ingredients, maintaining the integrity of the delicate avocado and berries.
- Serve immediately at room temperature to preserve the fresh, crisp textures and vibrant flavors of the ingredients.
Notes
- Gently handle blackberries to prevent bruising and maintain their delicate texture.
- Toast almonds lightly to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the salad.
- Substitute feta with vegan cheese or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free alternative that still provides a tangy, savory element.
- Prep ingredients just before serving to keep the arugula crisp and prevent avocado from browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg