Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring fresh blackberries, creamy avocado, and peppery arugula, topped with feta cheese and walnuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby arugula, thoroughly washed
- 1 cup ripe blackberries, cleaned
- 1 medium avocado, cubed
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the arugula in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently fold in the blackberries and avocado cubes.
- Add the crumbled feta and chopped walnuts.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic glaze, agave syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper, whisking until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss lightly to coat.
- Enjoy the salad immediately or let it sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
Notes
- Boost the protein content by adding grilled shrimp or roasted chickpeas.
- Swap out blackberries for blueberries or sliced peaches for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg