Description
A fresh and flavorful salad combining the peppery taste of arugula, sweet blackberries, and creamy avocado, topped with toasted hazelnuts and mint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups arugula
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 ½ cups cucumber, sliced thinly
- 1 avocado, diced
- 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
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the salad components: wash and dry arugula, slice cucumber, dice avocado, and rinse blackberries.
- Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- In a salad bowl, combine arugula, cucumber, blackberries, diced avocado, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with toasted hazelnuts and freshly chopped mint, then serve immediately.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, omit feta or substitute with dairy-free cheese. Customize the nuts and fruits based on availability.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg