Blackberry, Avocado and Arugula Salad

15 minutes

Blackberry, Avocado, and Arugula Salad is a fresh and nutritious dish featuring arugula, avocado, blackberries, blueberries, cucumber, mint, lime, maple syrup, pepper, olive oil, hazelnuts, feta cheese, and lemon.

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Ingredients Featured in Our Blackberry, Avocado and Arugula Salad

Arugula

Avocado

Blackberries

Recipe Overview

Beyond its flavor, this salad is a powerhouse for women’s health. It supports cardiovascular function, bolsters immunity, and aids in weight management. More importantly, it’s made to complement the nuances of your menstrual cycle, offering targeted nutrition when you need it most.

Treat yourself to a plate that’s as nurturing as it is delicious. After all, you deserve a meal that cares for you as much as you care for yourself.

This salad supports heart health, boosts immunity, and promotes weight loss. Perfect for spring and summer, it provides a delicious and satisfying meal packed with essential nutrients and antioxidants.

Enjoy this salad in all its glory, as it’s no-cook, nutrient-dense, and refreshing. Easily adapt it by adding protein such as sliced organic deli turkey, grilled chicken or salmon, seared shrimp, or even air-fried tofu.

About Our
Blackberry, Avocado and Arugula Salad

This Blackberry Avocado Arugula Salad is the epitome of fresh, seasonal eating. The peppery arugula provides a vibrant and nutrient-dense base, perfectly complemented by the sweet tartness of blackberries and blueberries. These berries are not only delicious but also packed with antioxidants, helping to combat inflammation and boost immunity.

Each bite of creamy avocado adds a rich texture and healthy fats, enhancing the salad’s overall flavor and nutritional profile. The crisp cucumber and crunchy toasted hazelnuts bring a refreshing and satisfying contrast to the mix, while the tangy feta cheese adds a delightful sharpness.

Perfect for spring and summer, this salad is designed to nourish and energize you. It’s a heart-healthy dish that supports weight management, promotes gut health, and provides a balanced combination of flavors and textures. Enjoy this salad as a light meal on warm days, knowing it’s as beneficial for your body as it is pleasing to your palate.

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The Blackberry Avocado Arugula Salad is a versatile Cycle Hack™ perfect for the follicular and ovulating phases of the menstrual cycle. During the follicular phase, the vibrant greens and berries support rising energy levels and cellular regeneration. In the ovulating phase, the nutrient-rich ingredients provide essential vitamins and minerals needed for high energy and optimal hormone production. To elevate these benefits, add some protein like grilled salmon, chicken, or even sliced organic deli turkey. This refreshing and nutritious salad helps maintain overall health and well-being, naturally supporting your cycle with every bite.

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What You'll Need

Arugula

Peppery and green, baby arugula is rich in folate, iron, and vitamin K.

Avocado

Creamy and rich in healthy fats, avocado helps your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Its buttery texture helps the salad be more filling.

Blackberries

Blackberries are high in fiber and packed with antioxidants, providing a sweet tartness that complements the other ingredients.

Blueberries

Blueberries add a burst of sweetness and are known for their high antioxidant content, which helps combat inflammation.

Cucumber

Cucumber is hydrating and cooling, providing a crunchy texture to offset all the soft ingredients.

Feta Cheese

The added calcium and protein in the cheese help support bone health, while the tangy bite adds a touch of sharpness.

Hazelnuts

Toasted hazelnuts add a warm and crunchy element that grounds the salad.

Lemon

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor possible. High in vitamin C, it helps support your immune system throughout your cycle.

Lime

Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a zesty tang to the dressing and is also high in vitamin C.

Maple Syrup

The natural sweetener for the dressing. You can also use agave or honey, if you prefer.

Mint

Refreshing and zesty, mint not only adds flavor to the dressing, it also aids in digestion. It’s a cooling contrast to the peppery arugula.

Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil is the light base for the citrus mint dressing. The peppery notes give added depth of flavor.

Salt

Use kosher fine salt for seasoning the dressing. Be sure to taste the dressing after making it and season with additional salt, if you like.

How to Make
Blackberry, Avocado and Arugula Salad

Prepare Ingredients

Freshly chop the mint for the dressing. Remove the pit of the avocado. Slice the flesh and scoop it out. Slice the cucumber. Measure out remaining ingredients as listed above.

Make Dressing

Add extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, maple syrup (or other sweetener), chopped mint, and salt for the dressing to a bowl. Whisk together vigorously until well-combined. Taste, then season with additional salt, if desired.

Assemble the Salad

To assemble the salad, add the salad ingredients to a platter starting with the arugula as a base. Top with berries, avocado slices, cucumber slices, feta cheese crumbles, and hazelnuts. Drizzle the dressing on top and toss to combine. You can also serve the dressing on the side for everyone to add to their own plates.

FAQs

Can I prepare this arugula salad ahead of time?

The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge. Be sure to give the dressing a shake before serving. You can also slice the cucumber ahead of time and store in a container in the refrigerator for a couple of days. Everything else should be prepared just before serving.

Can I use frozen berries in this recipe?

With all of the fresh ingredients in this recipe, we recommend using blackberries and blueberries picked at the peak of freshness. When you use in season produce, it’s not only better for you, the flavor is better and the berries are usually cheaper. If you must use frozen berries, make sure to thaw the berries completely and strain out any liquid before using them in the salad.

How can I make this recipe vegan?

To make this recipe vegan, you can use a vegan cheese substitute, or simply omit the cheese completely.

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