Blackberry Avocado Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

• 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)

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

salad, butter, pecan halves, mixed greens, fresh blackberries, avocado, goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, mustard, salt, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blackberry-avocado-salad-with-balsamic-vinaigrette-342005 (may not work)