Description
Strawberry Crunch Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for spring and summer gatherings. This vibrant salad combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the crunch of almonds, the creaminess of avocado, and the tangy richness of goat cheese. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or enjoying a light dinner, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning. Customizable with your favorite proteins or additional fruits, it’s a versatile option that will impress at any table. Enjoy this colorful medley that brings together flavors and textures in every bite!
Ingredients
- 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)
- 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
- Caramelize the almonds by cooking them with sugar in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- In a large mixing 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, pepper; gradually add olive oil while whisking until combined.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg