Description
Refreshing and full of flavor, the Strawberry Crunch Salad is a seasonal delight that brightens up any spring or summer gathering. This vibrant dish combines fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy nuts on a bed of peppery arugula, all drizzled with a zesty champagne vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch, a picnic option, or an elegant side for dinner parties, this salad not only pleases the palate but also provides essential nutrients. Its colorful presentation and delightful textures make it an ideal choice for impressing guests or simply enjoying on a sunny day. Whip it up in just 30 minutes for a quick yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup sliced almonds
- 10 ounces arugula
- 8 ounces strawberries
- 1 avocado
- 2 ounces goat cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped pistachios
- 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
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine sliced almonds and sugar. Cook until sugar melts and coats almonds (6-8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- 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, grated garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stream in olive oil while whisking until combined.
- Drizzle dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg