Looking for fresh blackberry recipes? This blackberry salad recipe is easy and delicious! Made with fresh blackberries, peppery arugula, slivered almonds, and fresh basil leaves.
There are things known and things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.~ A. Huxley
Wondering what to do with all your garden blackberries? We love them added to salads.
This irresistible blackberry salad with arugula and basil is a snap to make and so refreshing, healthy and vibrant-perfect for summer! All in all, it is a very simple salad, here to inspire you to try adding different fresh and beautiful things to your daily salad bowl.
Peppery arugula (or baby spinach) is tossed with juicy, plump blackberries, red onion, basil leaves, and toasted slivered almonds. I love adding crumbled goat cheese, but feel free to keep it vegan. The maple-sweetened balsamic vinaigrette is straightforward and complements the salad perfectly.
Blackberry Salad Ingredients
- Fresh blackberries – the star of the recipe here! Always use fresh! Frozen blackberries will get mushy so opt for plump fresh blackberries.
- Arugula or spinach– We love peppery arugula paired with the sweetness of the berries.
- Slivered Almonds– for nutty crunch!
- Crumbled Goat cheese or chevre- adds a creamy tangy component that pairs well with the blackberries.
- Red onion- for a little “bite”. Feel free to soak the onions in salted water to soften the bite.
- Extra Virgin olive oil– for delicious richness full of healthy polyphenols.
- Balsamic Vinegar – or sub red wine vinegar.
- maple syrup – for a touch of sweetness.
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Mix the salad dressing ingredeints together in a small bowl. This can be made ahead.
- Place all the salad ingredients (all except the blackberries) to a large bowl.
- Gently drizzle with the dressing and toss to lightly coat.
- Then add the blackberries and gently toss to incorporate.
- Serve immediately!
Serving Suggestions
The blackberry salad can be served in a large serving bowl, or individually plated for a more upscale dinner (see below).
If individually plating the salad, finish the plate with a balsamic glaze or balsamic syrup. Scatter chive or onion blossoms around the plate along with the slivered onions.
I hope you enjoy this summery blackberry recipe. There is so much goodness here! Serve it with your favorite protein for a light and healthy dinner.
More summer salads you may like
- Cherry Salad with Kale & Black Rice
- Pear Salad with Vanilla Fig Dressing
- Pickled Cherry Salad with Farro and Almonds
- Fig and Arugula Salad, w/ Goat Cheese & Pecans
- Peach Panzanella Salad with Fennel and Arugula
- Indian Spinach Salad with Lentils & Cauliflower
- Radicchio Salad with Asian Pear & Walnuts
- Mexican Papaya Salad
- Classic Greek Salad
Blackberry Salad with Arugula and Basil
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: tossed
- Cuisine: Northwest
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A simple recipe for Blackberry Salad with Basil and Arugula sprinkled with crumbled goat cheese, toasted almonds and a maple-balsamic dressing. A light and delicious summer salad!
Ingredients
- 5 ounces baby arugula (or spinach)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1–2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4–1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds (or sub maple pecans)
- 1/4 cup basil leaves- torn ( purple basil is pretty here!)
- optional: 1 tablespoon fresh chive or onion blossoms
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing- whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, place arugula, basil and onions. Toss with just enough dressing to lightly coat ( you may not need all). Feel free to add the remaining ingredients and toss or plate individual portions.
- If plating: place the dressed greens onto plates. Top with blackberries, goat cheese, a few basil leaves, almonds and blossoms.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze– optional.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
Feel free to assemble the salad ahead, refrigerate and toss with the dressing right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 6.1 g
- Sodium: 293.2 mg
- Fat: 14.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.7 g
- Fiber: 3.8 g
- Protein: 4.9 g
- Cholesterol: 5.2 mg
One of my absolute favorite summer salads that lives on repeat during blackberry and basil season!
Great to hear you are enjoying Michelle!
Delicious! Felt very elevated and upscale for a salad. Delicious dressing, beautiful presentation. Not usually a fan of goat cheese but it paired so well with the dressing that I will definitely be open to using it more often. Thanks again for another amazing recipe!
Great to hear Nicole!
Delicious! I used a lemon olive oil instead of regular and it was amazing!
We have lots of Blackberries growing here wild and this salad is on repeat. Everyone loves it.
I love making love to eat salad is very healthy. Nutritional information