Name: Blackberry, Avocado & Wild Garden Greens with Candied Walnuts and Fancy Vinaigrette
Ingredients: (4-6 servings); 5 cups greens (I love butter and mixed greens); 1 cup blackberries; ¾ cup blueberries; 1 avocado, diced; 1 ½ cups cucumber, sliced thinly; ⅓ cup feta cheese; ⅓ cup candied walnuts; Vinaigrette:; ⅓ cup Fancy Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 tbsp Fancy White Balsamic; 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tbsp maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener); 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint; ¾ tsp mountain oregano salts; Candied Walnuts; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons coconut sugar; 1 cup halved walnuts

Blackberry, Avocado & Wild Garden Greens with Candied Walnuts and Fancy Vinaigrette

This salad is everything we crave in a summer bite. It’s vibrant, balanced, and proof that simple ingredients can feel anything but basic.

Ingredients:

(4-6 servings)
5 cups greens (I love butter and mixed greens)
1 cup blackberries
¾ cup blueberries
1 avocado, diced
1 ½ cups cucumber, sliced thinly
⅓ cup feta cheese
⅓ cup candied walnuts

Vinaigrette:
⅓ cup Fancy Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp Fancy White Balsamic
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
¾ tsp mountain oregano salts

Candied Walnuts
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons coconut sugar
1 cup halved walnuts

What you'll need

500ML Everything Olive Oil $38

Greek Mountain Oregano Salt $18

White Balsamic Vinegar $21

Method:

Candied Walnuts:
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in coconut sugar until it begins to bubble. Add walnuts and toss to coat, cooking for 2–3 minutes until glossy. Spread on parchment to cool and crisp.

Vinaigrette:
Whisk together olive oil, white balsamic, lime juice, maple syrup, mint, and mountain oregano salts until well combined.

Drizzle the vinaigrette and candied walnuts over the salad just before serving. Toss gently and enjoy fresh.