Description
Strawberry Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully combines the sweetness of strawberries with creamy avocado and tangy goat cheese, all topped with a delightful crunch. Perfect for summer gatherings, brunch, or as a light lunch, this salad not only pleases the palate but also impresses with its colorful presentation. With a quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, it’s an easy recipe to whip up for any occasion. Enjoy the health benefits of fresh greens and nutritious toppings while relishing in the delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ⅓ cup roasted salted pistachios, chopped
- ⅔ cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the crunch topping by heating sliced almonds with sugar in a skillet until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine arugula, strawberries, and avocado. Top with goat cheese and pistachios.
- Make the vinaigrette by whisking together champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, pepper, and slowly adding olive oil.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat. Top with cooled crunch before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 6mg