What I love about Green Salad with Berries and Avocado
I’m absolutely thrilled about this loaded Green Salad with Berries and Avocado—it truly stands out! To begin with, it bursts with a vibrant mix of scrumptious ingredients that not only taste amazing but also deliver a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. For example, antioxidant-rich blueberries and vitamin C-packed strawberries pair beautifully with crisp mixed greens, creamy avocado, crunchy slivered almonds, and tangy crumbled feta. As a result, every bite offers a delightful explosion of flavours and textures that’s simply irresistible.
Additionally, this salad doesn’t just taste great—it makes you feel great about what you’re eating. To turn it into a hearty meal, just top it with grilled chicken. The homemade vinaigrette comes together in minutes with only four ingredients. The recipe serves four as a main dish or six as a side, so it works well for different occasions.
It’s also perfect for a work lunch. Prep the ingredients ahead of time, then add the avocado and dressing right before eating to keep everything fresh. Hosting a summer dinner party or heading to a potluck? This salad makes a stunning addition to the table with its vibrant colours and fresh flavours. No matter the setting, it’s sure to impress!
What you will need to make Green Salad with Berries and Avocado
Here’s a list of ingredients that you will need:
- Mixed greens – First of all, I like to use mixed spring greens for this recipe but green lead lettuce, red lettuce, spinach or arugula would also work. Lettuces are widely sprayed with pesticides, so try to find organic if possible!
- Berries – Next up: berries! My favourite blend for this salad is fresh strawberries and blueberries. They’re the perfect match for this salad. Again, try to find organic is possible!
- Almonds – Additionally, I love the little bit of crunch that the almonds give to the salad. They go really well! Roasted nuts, candied nuts or even seeds, like sunflower and pumpkin, would go with this salad too!
- Feta cheese – Plus, you gotta have cheese on a salad and I do love feta cheese! It has so much flavour and a nice bit of saltiness that really compliments the sweet berries and more mild avocado.
- Avocado – Moreover, avocado goes beautifully on this salad and also adds nutrients like healthy fats! Make sure they are just ripe; not underripe or overripe.
- Shallots – Finally, shallots add a very necessary zing of onion flavour to the salad. It too helps balance out the more bland/mild flavours in the salad. I like to slice them thin so they add just a hint of flavour and spice.
Green Salad with Berries and Avocado
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 8 cups organic mixed spring greens
- 1 1/3 cup organic strawberries washed and sliced
- 1 1/3 cup organic blueberries
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/3 cup shallots thinly sliced
For the lemon vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- To make the vinaigrette, add all of the ingredients to a jar, secure the lid and shake well until blended. Set aside.
- Add the mixed greens to a large bowl and toss with the vinaigrette until all of the leaves are coated. Divide into 4 salad bowls.
- Top the salads with strawberries, blueberries, sliced almonds, feta and shallots.
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and discard the skin. Lay the avocado flat side down on a cutting board and thinly slice it lengthwise. Fan each half out and place it on top of each salad.
- Garnish the salads with fresh cracked pepper and serve!
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