Blackberry Avocado Arugula Salad with Lime-Mint Vinaigrette

A fresh, nutrient-packed summer salad ready in 10 minutes

This vibrant, antioxidant-rich salad combines sweet blackberries, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and peppery arugula with a refreshing lime-mint vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch, a gluten-free side dish, or a beautiful starter for a summer dinner. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and flavor, it fits perfectly into a personalized meal plan designed to support clean eating, sustainable weight loss, and a Mediterranean-style diet.

Ingredients (2 servings)

• Arugula – 100 g

• Blackberries – 145 g

• Blueberries – 115 g

• Avocado (diced) – 150 g

• Cucumber (thinly sliced) – 180 g

• Feta cheese (crumbled) – 50 g

• Toasted hazelnuts – 40 g

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  Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine arugula, blackberries, blueberries, avocado cubes, cucumber, and crumbled feta.

  2. Add toasted hazelnuts for extra crunch.

  3. In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, maple syrup, chopped mint, salt, and pepper.

  4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently.

  5. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a few extra berries or mint leaves.

Lime-Mint Vinaigrette:

• Olive oil – 70 g

• Fresh lime juice – 30 g

• Maple syrup (or honey) – 20 g

• Fresh mint (finely chopped) – 6 g

• Salt – 4 g

• Black pepper – to taste

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 420 kcal

• Protein: 8 g

• Fat: 33 g