looking for the best summer salad recipe? i have it and i’m sharing it with you!

this berry and avocado summer salad is on repeat all summer long. it is fresh and it is crisp. every bite is literally bursting with summer flavor. from the tangy blackberries, to the creamy avocado, to the peppery arugula. it’s down right delicious and screams summer menu.

i love to serve this as a lunch salad, but you can easily elevate it to complete dinner. simply add your favorite chicken, shrimp, or white fish. viola! it’s the perfect protein-packed dinner for everyone.

it is best enjoyed with a crisp glass of chilled white wine and some crusty bread dipped in olive oil. preferably dining al fresco. but let’s be honest, it’s just delicious any way you enjoy it. 

i know you’ll love this summer salad as much as we do.

summer salad with blackberries, avocado, and arugula.

• Author: Kristen Mills

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Ingredients

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FOR THE SALAD:

4 cups arugula

1 cup fresh basil

1 cup blackberries

1/2 cup blueberries

1 avocado, sliced

1 English cucumber, sliced

1/2 cup feta crumbles

1/2 cup cashews

FOR THE DRESSING:

1 lime, juiced & zested

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon agave 

1/3 cup chopped mint

1/3 cup chopped basil

1 teaspoon salt

dash of pepper

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Instructions

in a large bowl, combine the arugula & basil. add in the sliced cucumbers, cashews, berries, & feta. toss gently to combine. 

whisk together the dressing ingredients. pour over the salad & toss again. 

plate your salad. add avocado slices & extra lime zest for garnish. 

 

enjoy!

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