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A vibrant summer salad featuring fresh blackberries, creamy avocado slices, and peppery arugula leaves in a clear glass bowl.

Healthy Summer Salad: Blackberry, Avocado & Arugula Bliss

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Discover the vibrant and nutritious Healthy Summer Salad featuring fresh blackberries, creamy avocados, and peppery arugula. This refreshing fruit salad is perfect for hot days, offering a blend of sweet, tart, and savory flavors that are both delicious and wholesome. Ideal for picnics, light dinners, or side dishes, this easy-to-make salad is a true celebration of summer’s bounty, packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber to support your well-being.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Honey or agave syrup (to taste)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and gently pat dry the blackberries and arugula.
  2. Slice the ripe avocados and set aside.
  3. If using, crumble the feta cheese and toast the nuts until golden brown.
  4. In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh arugula and blackberries.
  5. Add the sliced avocados carefully to avoid mashing.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled feta and toasted nuts over the salad.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  8. Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. For extra freshness, squeeze a bit of lemon juice if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe blackberries and avocados for the best flavor and texture.
  • To prevent avocados from browning, add a splash of lemon or lime juice.
  • Adjust the sweetness and acidity of the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
  • Serve immediately for the freshest taste, but you can refrigerate the salad for up to 1 hour if needed.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg