Ingredients
- 5 cups arugula
- 1 cup blackberries
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 ½ cups cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, chopped mint, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, blackberries, blueberries, diced avocado, cucumber slices, feta cheese, and toasted hazelnuts.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Opt for ripe avocados and fresh herbs for the best taste. Toasting hazelnuts enhances their flavor; do this lightly in a dry skillet. Customize by adding grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.