Description
This Strawberry Crunch Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish perfect for spring and summer. Featuring a delightful blend of fresh arugula, juicy strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy almonds, this salad is not only visually stunning but also a joy to eat. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or light weeknight dinners, its myriad textures—from the softness of avocado to the crispness of nuts—make it an unforgettable option for any meal. With easy preparation and fresh ingredients, you can whip up this delicious salad in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces arugula
- 8 ounces strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ⅔ cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ⅓ cup roasted pistachios (chopped)
- Dressing: champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Almonds: In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine sliced almonds and sugar. Stir frequently until the sugar melts and coats the almonds (6-8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled almonds.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until combined.
- Combine: Drizzle dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg