Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Strawberry Crunch Salad, a delightful dish perfect for warm spring and summer days. This refreshing salad combines juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese with a satisfying crunch from caramelized almonds and pistachios. It’s not only visually stunning but also nutrient-packed, making it an ideal choice for picnics, light dinners, or as a show-stopping side at gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this colorful salad that will impress your guests while keeping your meals healthy and delicious.
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
- 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
- Prepare the crunch topping: In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook sliced almonds with sugar until caramelized (about 6 to 8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- Assemble the salad base: In a large bowl, toss arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled almonds.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together champagne vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until emulsified.
- Combine: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved, combining ingredients
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg