Strawberry Crunch Salad
This refreshing Strawberry Crunch Salad combines the sweetness of strawberries with the crunch of almonds and pistachios, finished with creamy avocado and tangy goat cheese, all tossed in a champagne vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 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
- Champagne vinaigrette
- 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 vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until well combined.
- Toast the almonds: In a skillet, toast the almonds with sugar over medium heat until caramelized, then let it cool.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine arugula, strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, and pistachios. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Divide the salad onto plates and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Feel free to swap out the nuts or cheese with your favorites for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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