Avocado Berry Salad
A fresh, fruity, flavorful salad that's so easy to whip up and is absolutely the perfect summer lunch.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- ½ Hass Avocado peeled with seed removed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 3 tablespoons water + more as needed for desired consistency
- Salt & pepper to taste, if needed
For the salad:
- about 8 cups of your favorite greens, cabbage, slaw and/or cilantro roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/2 Hass Avocado peeled with seed removed and sliced or diced
- 1 apple thinly sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup raspberries, cherries, blueberries and/or diced strawberries (or a combination of all)
- Optional: diced or shredded chicken, fish, shrimp, nuts, seeds, quinoa, beans or chickpeas or a combination
Instructions
- Prepare dressing by adding all dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add in another tablespoon or two of water for desired consistency. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Set aside.
- Prepare veggies, fruits and any other ingredients you're using. Add them to a large salad serving bowl.
- Dress salad with dressing, toss and serve. Leftovers store well in the fridge (when undressed), though best when fresh.
Notes
Substitute in whatever ingredients are your favorite. Just make sure they are Whole30 if you are on the diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg