Description
Bring a burst of flavor to your spring and summer gatherings with this vibrant Strawberry Crunch Salad. Featuring juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese, this dish is a feast for the eyes and the palate. The addition of crunchy almonds and pistachios adds texture, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this salad is packed with nutritious ingredients that keep you feeling great while impressing your guests. Serve it as a side or make it a meal by adding your favorite protein. No matter how you enjoy it, the stunning presentation and delightful flavors will make it a hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ⅓ cup roasted (salted) pistachios (chopped)
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine almonds and sugar. Stir continuously until sugar melts and coats the almonds (6-8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled sugared almonds.
- For the dressing: Whisk together champagne vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg