Blackberry Arugula Avocado Salad Recipe
This fresh Blackberry Arugula Avocado Salad is light, flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes. Peppery arugula is paired with creamy avocado, juicy blackberries, crisp cucumber, red onion, and optional feta cheese, then tossed in a simple homemade lemon Dijon dressing. It's a healthy, refreshing salad that's perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or summer meal.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup feta cheese optional
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 –1½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Add arugula to a large serving bowl as the base.
- Slice the avocado and add it to the bowl.
- Add blackberries, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.