Blackberry Avocado Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Blackberry Avocado Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup pecan halves; 6 cups torn mixed greens; 2 cups fresh blackberries; 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed; 3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dijon-style mustard; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)

Submitted by Halcyon Eve

"From naturipeberryfarms.com. I just love blackberries, and avocados, and salad...! I can't wait for summer so I can try this recipe (although I'll leave off the nuts, as usual)! Times are estimated."

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photo by melizziemonster

Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 3-4

ingredients

For salad
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup pecan halves
6 cups torn mixed greens
2 cups fresh blackberries
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
For dressing
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 small garlic clove, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dijon-style mustard
¹⁄₄ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)

directions

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute pecans until lightly browned. Set aside until cool.
To make dressing, whisk all dressing ingredients together and set aside.
Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss to combine. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to coat.