Simple Mixed Greens Salad with Blueberries

5 from 2 votes

Simple Mixed Greens Salad with Blueberries

This fresh mixed greens salad is packed with delicious flavors from blueberries, radish, avocado, and chopped asparagus. A simple lemon and olive oil dressing to boot!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 271kcal

Author: Morgan Peaceman

Equipment

mixing bowl
measuring cup
tongs

Ingredients

1 cup blueberries
3 cups spring mixed greens
½ whole avocado diced
1 large watermelon radish thinly sliced
7 large asparagus chopped

For the Dressing

3 tablespoon olive oil
½ whole lemon
1 teaspoon cracked pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, add in 3 large cups of spring mix greens. Then, add in cubed avocado.
Thinly slice a radish and rinse one cup of blueberries, then add to the salad mix.
Last, chop asparagus and add to the salad.
In a measuring cup, combine 3 tablespoon olive oil, juice of ½ a fresh lemon, and a few cracks of fresh cracked pepper. Whisk to combine then drizzle onto the salad, tossing with tongs to combine.

Notes

If you are choosing to use mixed greens like I did, opt for a variety of different flavors like spinach, radicchio, arugula, or even green or red leaf. These lettuces are crunchy, a little spicy, and add a lot more depth of flavor than say just using a romaine or iceberg.

Throw in fresh and raw vegetables that have a snap or crunch, like the asparagus. This gives more texture and flavor in the salad.

I would suggest adding the avocado after tossing the salad together with the dressing if you prefer to not have the avocado become mushy. If you don't mind, then add it altogether in the bowl. It's easy to mix the salad together with tongs and then plate it.

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