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Blueberry Tomato Avocado Salad with Basil Dressing

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blueberries (or any seasonal fruit)
  • 1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes or use chopped tomatoes
  • 1 head little gem lettuce (or any tender lettuce), chopped or torn (about 5 cups)
  • 1 avocado, chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 1 cup)

For the dressing:

  • 1 cup loosely packed basil
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp mellow white miso paste
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Items you can prep ahead (optional)

  • Make basil dressing
  • Wash lettuce
  • Chop or slice 1 cup tomatoes

Instructions

  • In a high speed blender, add all of the dressing ingredients. Blend on high until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, add blueberries, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado. Add ⅔ of the dressing and toss to coat. Taste and add more dressing, if needed.
  • Serve topped with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.

Notes

Substitutions:

  • Use any fruit or lettuce in this salad. You could really substitute anything in here, as long as you have the dressing then it will be a delicious salad. Don’t skip the avocado though - it adds much needed creaminess to the salad.
  • If you don’t have miso paste, just substitute with 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari.
  • I love the basil here, but you could also try it with cilantro or parsley or a mix.
  • You could also sub the lemon for apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar. If you do that, you could probably skip the maple syrup. Use your taste buds!

Storage:

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Leftovers + Repurposing:

  • Depending on what lettuce you use, the lettuce could get soggy if it sits in the dressing. I recommend making the amount of salad you want to eat and keeping the components separate so you can make a freshly dressed salad before eating.
  • I love this salad with this weeks Miso Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken and some buttered toast, but it would be delicious with any grilled meat. 
  • To add vegetarian protein, top with Crispy Chickpeas!