Description

Strawberry Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of spring and summer. Bursting with sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, crunchy almonds, and tangy goat cheese, this salad offers an exciting mix of flavors and textures. It’s not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as a light lunch, an impressive side at picnics or barbecues, or even as a main dish for elegant dinners. With its bright colors and delicious taste, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering. Enjoy the fresh ingredients and delightful crunch in every bite!

Ingredients

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⅔ cup sliced or slivered almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
10 ounces arugula greens
8 ounces strawberries (hulled and quartered or chopped)
1 avocado (chopped)
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
⅓ cup roasted (salted pistachios, chopped)
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

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Instructions

Caramelize the almonds by heating them with sugar in a nonstick skillet until golden. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
In a large bowl, combine arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and caramelized almonds.
For the dressing, whisk together champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing/Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 15mg