Blackberry Avocado Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For salad
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup pecan halves
6 cups torn mixed greens
2 cups fresh blackberries
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
For dressing
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)

Preparation

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute pecans until lightly browned. Set aside until cool.
To make dressing, whisk all dressing ingredients together and set aside.
Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss to combine. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss to coat.