Description
Strawberry Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of spring and summer. This delightful salad combines fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese with a satisfying crunch from toasted almonds and pistachios. It’s not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it an excellent choice for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch at home. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, you can easily adapt this salad to suit various dietary preferences—making it versatile for any gathering or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ⅓ cup roasted salted pistachios (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch kosher salt and pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Toast the almonds in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar melts and coats them (about 6 to 8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- In a large bowl, toss arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled almonds.
- For the dressing, whisk together champagne vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over salad ingredients and toss well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Toasting/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg