Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Strawberry Crunch Salad, a delightful dish perfect for spring and summer gatherings. This refreshing salad features a medley of fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and savory. Ideal for picnics, light lunches, or dinner parties, it’s not only easy to prepare but also customizable based on your favorite seasonal ingredients. Ready in under 30 minutes, this nutritious salad is a crowd-pleaser that elevates any meal with its lively colors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- ⅔ cup sliced almonds
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ⅓ cup roasted 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 until the sugar melts and coats the almonds (about 6 to 8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- In a large bowl, season the 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 add olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss well before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg