Description
Brighten up your spring and summer gatherings with this Strawberry Crunch Salad. Bursting with flavor, this vibrant dish combines juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, crunchy almonds, and tangy goat cheese for a refreshing treat. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light main course, this salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing. With its quick preparation time and nutritious ingredients, it’s the ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup sliced almonds
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Sugared Almonds: In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add sliced almonds and sugar. Stir frequently until the sugar melts and coats the almonds (about 6-8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, and cooled almonds. Toss gently.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
- Serve: Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving and toss again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg