Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Strawberry Crunch Salad, a refreshing dish perfect for spring and summer gatherings. This delightful salad combines sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese, all nestled on a bed of peppery arugula. Topped with caramelized almonds for that satisfying crunch, this salad is not only beautiful but also packed with nutrients. Ideal as a side dish or a light main course, it’s customizable to fit your taste—add grilled chicken for extra protein or swap goat cheese for a dairy-free option. Whip it up in just 25 minutes and impress your guests at picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners.
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
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, caramelize the almonds with sugar for 6-8 minutes until coated.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss arugula with salt and pepper, then add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled almonds.
- For the dressing, whisk together champagne vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt and pepper. Slowly incorporate olive oil until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Caramelizing, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg