Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Crunch Salad, a perfect dish for warm weather. This vibrant salad combines sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy nuts, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Ideal for light lunches, picnics, or as a stunning side at gatherings, this salad not only pleases the palate but also promotes healthy eating. With quick and easy preparation in under 30 minutes, it’s a versatile recipe that you can customize to fit your taste preferences. Experience the joy of fresh ingredients coming together in this deliciously satisfying dish!
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
- 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 Crunchy Almonds: In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine sliced almonds and sugar. Stir constantly until sugar melts and coats almonds (6-8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, toss arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled sugared almonds. Drizzle with dressing and toss well before serving.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together champagne vinegar, honey, lemon juice, dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg