Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing Strawberry Crunch Salad, a perfect dish for warm spring and summer days. This delightful salad features juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, all tossed together with peppery arugula and a tangy champagne vinaigrette. Whether you serve it as a light lunch, a side dish for barbecues, or a stunning appetizer, this salad is sure to impress your guests with its colorful presentation and fresh flavors. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy way to enjoy seasonal produce while boosting your health with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- ⅔ cup sliced almonds
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ⅓ cup roasted salted pistachios (chopped)
- Dressing: champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil
Instructions
- 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.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled sugared almonds.
- For the dressing, whisk together champagne vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth. Drizzle over the salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg