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Avocado Blueberry Arugula Salad
Fresh avocado blueberry arugula salad with simple tips. Light, quick, and full of flavor for any meal.
Course
dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine
American, Healthy, Mediterranean
Keyword
fresh, healthy, light, quick
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
220
kcal
Author
Paula
Equipment
salad spinner
measuring cups/spoons
10-inch saucepan
Bowls
chef's knife
Ingredients
2
cups
salad greens
arugula, baby spinach, lettuce
1
large
cucumber
peeled and sliced
1
avocado
peeled and sliced
½
cup
blueberry
¼
cup
black grapes
cut in half
2
tablespoons
blue cheese
or feta, diced into small pieces
2
tablespoons
olive oil
¼
cup
balsamic vinegar
½
medium
lemon
juiced
1 and ½
tablespoons
brown sugar
Mix of seeds for sprinkling
pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts
Salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Fruits and Vegetables:
Wash and dry the lettuce.
2 cups salad greens
Peel and slice the cucumber and avocado.
1 large cucumber,
1 avocado
Wash and dry the grapes and blueberries, then halve the grapes.
½ cup blueberry,
¼ cup black grapes
Make the Balsamic Glaze:
Mix balsamic vinegar with sugar in a small bowl.
¼ cup balsamic vinegar,
1 and ½ tablespoons brown sugar
Heat the mixture in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until it thickens slightly. Cool for 15-20 minutes.
Assemble the Salad:
Place lettuce and cucumber in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil; mix gently.
2 tablespoons olive oil,
Salt to taste
Add the avocado and drizzle with lemon juice.
½ medium lemon
Top with grapes, blueberries, and seeds.
Drizzle 2-3 tbsp of the balsamic glaze over the salad and add blue cheese.
Mix of seeds for sprinkling,
2 tablespoons blue cheese
Nutrition
Calories:
220
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
20
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
16
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
10
g
|
Cholesterol:
3
mg
|
Sodium:
56
mg
|
Potassium:
469
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
401
IU
|
Vitamin C:
21
mg
|
Calcium:
55
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg