Blackberry Avocado Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

This flavorful salad is ideal as a main course or an accompaniment to your favorite dish.

Recipe Details:

Servings 4
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 3 min

Ingredients

Ingredients:
2 packages (4 to 5 oz. each) fresh Naturipe® Farms blackberries, washed and drained
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup pecan halves
1 package (6 oz.) salad greens or 6 cups torn mixed greens
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese

Dressing:
3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

In small skillet, melt butter. Add pecans and saute until lightly browned.
Cool and set aside. In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper, and set aside. In salad bowl, combine salad greens, blackberries, pecans, avocado and goat cheese. Pour on dressing and toss.

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