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Blueberry Tomato Avocado Salad with Basil Dressing

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blueberries (or any seasonal fruit)
  • 1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes (or use chopped tomatoes)
  • 1 head little gem or romaine lettuce (or any crunchy 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
  • Note: ~ if you have any extra herbs laying around, toss them into the salad.

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 Garlic and Herb Parmesan Grilled Chicken or 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!