Description
This Strawberry Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of spring and summer dining. Featuring sweet, juicy strawberries combined with creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy sugared almonds, this salad is both nutritious and delicious. Ideal for picnics, family gatherings, or a light meal, it offers a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will impress everyone at your table. Plus, it’s quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ⅓ cup roasted salted pistachios (chopped)
- Champagne vinaigrette (made from vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugared Almonds: In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine sliced almonds and sugar. Stir constantly until the sugar melts and coats the almonds (about 6-8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- Toss the Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled almonds. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Make the Champagne Vinaigrette: In a separate bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until well blended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 9mg