Description
Strawberry Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for spring and summer gatherings. With its beautiful blend of fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy nuts, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The addition of tangy goat cheese elevates the dish, making it an excellent choice for picnics, light dinners, or as a stunning side dish at any gathering. Ready in just 30 minutes, this nutritious salad is not only delicious but also versatile enough to suit any occasion. Whip up this Strawberry Crunch Salad and enjoy a burst of freshness in every bite!
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
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (freshly grated)
- Pinch kosher salt and pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine sliced almonds and sugar. Stir until sugar melts and almonds are golden (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 cooled almonds.
- For the dressing: whisk together champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper in a separate bowl. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg