Strawberry Crunch Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Crunch Salad, a delightful dish perfect for spring and summer gatherings. This refreshing salad features sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese, all atop a bed of peppery arugula. The crunchy almond topping adds an irresistible texture, while the homemade champagne vinaigrette ties everything together beautifully. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, barbecue, or simply enjoying a light dinner at home, this colorful salad is sure to impress your guests with its unique combination of taste and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required, assembly
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ⅓ cup roasted salted pistachios (chopped)
- ⅔ cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (freshly grated)
- Pinch kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the crunchy topping by caramelizing almonds with sugar in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes. Cool on parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and sugared almonds.
- For the dressing, whisk together champagne vinegar, honey, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper; gradually add olive oil until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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