Fruit Salad with Blackberry-Basil Vinaigrette

This is our absolute favorite summer salad recipe. Oh it is so delicious. All of the yummy fresh fruit with tender salad greens, red onion and creamy avocado makes for a perfect combination.

Fruit Salad with Blackberry-Basil Vinaigrette
8 cups salad greens
2 mangos, sliced
1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 large avocado, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 (10-ounce) jar seedless blackberry preserves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
3/4 cup canola oil

Combine salad greens, mango, strawberries, blackberries, avocado and red onion in a large salad bowl. Using a blend, combine blackberry preserves, vinegar, basil, garlic, salt and seasoned pepper. Then slowly stream in the canola oil.

Toss the dressing with the salad and serve. Perfect!