Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Strawberry Crunch Salad, a delightful medley perfect for spring and summer meals. This refreshing dish combines seasonal strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese atop a bed of crisp arugula. Tossed with a homemade champagne vinaigrette and topped with crunchy sugared almonds and pistachios, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Whether you’re planning a picnic, a light dinner, or hosting a gathering, this Strawberry Crunch Salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces arugula
- 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 sugared almonds by heating them with sugar in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden. Cool on parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled almonds.
- For the dressing, whisk together champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg