Blackberry Avocado Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 6 cups torn mixed greens
• 2 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
• 3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. saute pecans until lightly browned. set aside until cool.
• 2 to make dressing, whisk all dressing ingredients together and set aside.
• 3 place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss to combine. pour dressing over salad and gently toss to coat.