Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Strawberry Crunch Salad Recipe, a perfect blend of fresh ingredients that elevates any meal. With a base of peppery arugula, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese, this salad is further enhanced by crunchy caramelized almonds and roasted pistachios. Drizzled with a homemade champagne vinaigrette, it’s a delightful dish for brunches, light lunches, or summer gatherings. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, this salad is not only refreshing but also packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces strawberries, hulled and quartered or chopped
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ⅓ cup roasted salted pistachios, chopped
- ⅔ cup sliced or slivered 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet over medium heat, combine sliced almonds and sugar until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss arugula with strawberries, avocado chunks, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped pistachios. Drizzle with vinaigrette to taste.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the caramelized almonds on top for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg