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Blackberry, Avocado and Arugula Salad

Published: Jun 8, 2020 · Modified: Aug 11, 2020 by Lexi

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This summery salad makes the most of fresh produce with an arugula base, fresh blackberries, blueberries, cucumber, avocado, hazelnuts, vegan feta and a lime mint vinaigrette.

overhead view of blackberry avocado arugula salad on a white platter

It's not officially summer yet, but it's been sunny and 80˚+ every day for the last two weeks, so we're diving into summer recipes head first!

I've been big on salads this month, probably due to a lack of desire to turn on the oven or grill. I love a good salad with plenty of components. This blackberry avocado arugula salad is no exception!

If you haven't tried putting berries in a salad before, you're really missing out. They add texture and the perfect amount of sweetness. Blackberries and blueberries pair particularly well with refreshing cucumbers, creamy avocado and zesty arugula.

overhead view of blackberry avocado arugula salad in blue bowl

Vegan feta-style cheese adds saltiness, hazelnuts add crunch and a refreshing lime mint vinaigrette brings it all together.

Add a grilled protein (tofu, chicken or shrimp), beans (white beans or chickpeas) or a grain (quinoa, wild rice) for a more filling meal. If you plan to prep this salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.

Ingredients

overhead view of ingredients for summer salad
  • Arugula: baby arugula is the perfect choice for this salad.
  • Blackberries and Blueberries: use both, or one or the other.
  • Cucumber: thinly slice into rounds or use a peeler to make into ribbons.
  • Avocado: the riper, the better! Dice for even distribution.
  • Vegan feta: look for a vegan feta substitute at your specialty store. It adds so much! Regular feta works too if you're not vegan.
  • Hazelnuts: chopped, toasted or un-toasted.
  • Lime Mint Vinaigrette: Whisk together a simple combination of olive oil, lime juice, mint, salt, pepper and maple syrup or agave.
close up view of blackberry avocado arugula salad on a white platter

Substitutions

Feel free to substitute arugula with spinach, baby kale, or another leafy green. Blackberries and blueberries can be swapped with strawberries, raspberries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, or just about any other summer fruit.

Not a fan of hazelnuts? Try swapping with pine nuts, pistachios or pecans.

To make this blackberry avocado arugula salad a bit more filling, add a protein and/or grain. Cooked quinoa or wild rice both make fantastic additions.

overhead view of blackberry avocado arugula salad in blue bowl

I also love adding white beans for a bit of extra plant-based protein. I let them marinade in a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette to soak up extra flavor. You could also top with grilled tofu, or chicken, shrimp or steak if you're not vegan.

Vegan feta is an optional ingredient and it's totally fine if you can't find any. Of course, regular feta is fine, too.

close up view of blueberries in small bowl

More summer salad recipes you'll love:

  • Strawberry Avocado Quinoa Salad
  • Summer Vegetable & Wild Rice Salad
  • Mexican Street Corn Salad via Foolproof Living
  • Watermelon Cucumber Salad
  • Berry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
overhead view of blackberry avocado arugula salad in blue bowl

If you make this vegan blackberry avocado arugula salad recipe, we’d love for you to leave a comment and rating below! We also love to see your creations on Instagram – tag us at @crowded_kitchen so we can see what you’ve been cooking.

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Blackberry, Avocado and Arugula Salad


★★★★★

5 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This summery salad makes the most of fresh produce with an arugula base, fresh blackberries, blueberries, cucumber, avocado, hazelnuts, vegan feta and a lime mint vinaigrette. 


Ingredients

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  • 5 cups arugula 
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • ¾ cup blueberries
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 ½ cups cucumber, sliced thinly
  • ⅓ cup vegan or regular feta
  • ⅓ cup toasted hazelnuts

Vinaigrette:

  • ⅓ cup olive oil 
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all ingredients for vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. 
  2. Assemble salad ingredients and toss in vinaigrette. Enjoy fresh. 

Notes

Feel free to add a grain (quinoa or wild rice work well) or a protein (white beans, grilled tofu, chicken, etc.)

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 509
  • Sugar: 9.5 g
  • Sodium: 564.2 mg
  • Fat: 48.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19.7 g
  • Fiber: 7.3 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 11.1 mg

Keywords: blackberry arugula salad

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  1. Annie

    August 29, 2022 at 7:51 pm

    Gorgeous looking salad and delicious!!!
    Personally I didn’t care for the maple syrup but everyone loved it.

    Reply
  2. Sharon

    August 11, 2022 at 6:04 pm

    What do you think of using Gorgonzola if you have no feta?...Would love to make this soon!

    Reply
    • Lexi

      August 12, 2022 at 2:21 pm

      Yes, i'm sure that would work!

      Reply
  3. Debbie

    May 09, 2022 at 2:48 pm

    This salad is wonderful!! So good, My 2 adult kids and I really liked this. Yum!!

    Reply
    • Brent Harrison

      May 09, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      Thanks Debbie! We have tons of salad recipes so feel free to try a few!

      Reply
  4. Sofia

    October 01, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    Fabulous salad, quick, easy, tasty and colourful. Can highly recommend.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lexi

      October 04, 2021 at 11:39 am

      Thank you so much, Sofia! We are so glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  5. betsy

    June 17, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    So fast and easy! I took it to a cookout and they loved it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lexi

      June 19, 2021 at 10:55 am

      So glad you enjoyed! Thanks so much for your comment!

      Reply
  6. Jamila

    May 17, 2021 at 9:16 am

    Great salad, and pretty to look at too! My husband asked me to save the recipe and he's not usually a fan of salads so that says a lot!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lexi

      May 17, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      That's the best feedback! Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Sheppard

        August 30, 2021 at 3:45 pm

        This salad is amazing! That dressing is one of the best I’ve made - and so simple. I made it for friends and one said it was the best salad she’d ever had in her life. (I switched the hazelnuts for pine nuts and added grilled salmon.) Thank you!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Lexi

          August 30, 2021 at 3:46 pm

          Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed!

          Reply
  7. Jeanne Rademacher

    April 30, 2021 at 5:38 pm

    This is a FABULOUS salad
    I’ve made it for lots of friends and they love it!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Stephanie

      August 21, 2021 at 6:27 pm

      I am IN LOVE with this salad! Genius….

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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