Blackberry and Avocado Salad with Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Honey Mustard Lemon Dressing
Blackberry and Avocado Salad with Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Honey Mustard Lemon Dressing is a refreshing, colorful salad loaded with texture and bold flavor. Sweet blackberries, creamy avocado, crunchy pecans, and tangy goat cheese sit on a bed of greens, all tied together with a zesty honey mustard lemon vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (to toast pecans)
- Total Time: 15–20 minutes
- Yield: 2 large or 4 small servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens, blackberries, avocado, goat cheese, and toasted pecans.
- Drizzle the honey mustard lemon dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
Notes
- For extra protein, top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon.
- To keep avocado from browning, slice it last or toss in lemon juice.
- The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds, and goat cheese for feta if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small salad
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
