Description
Discover the vibrant and refreshing Strawberry Crunch Salad, a delightful blend of fresh ingredients that captures the essence of spring and summer. This colorful salad features sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese, creating a tantalizing mix of flavors and textures. The crunch from toasted almonds and pistachios adds excitement to each bite, making it not only delicious but visually stunning. Whether you’re hosting a picnic, enjoying a barbecue, or looking for a light dinner option, this salad is sure to impress your guests. Easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients, it’s the perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ⅔ cup sliced almonds
- ⅓ cup chopped roasted salted pistachios
- 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
- Toast the sliced almonds in a nonstick skillet over medium heat with sugar until caramelized (6-8 minutes). Let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine arugula, strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled almonds.
- For the dressing, whisk together champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg