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Strawberry Crunch Salad Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Crunch Salad Recipe for a No-Cook Delight

A refreshing Strawberry Crunch Salad Recipe featuring sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese, topped with crunchy sugared almonds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup sliced almonds can substitute with walnuts or pecans
  • 4 cups arugula greens can replace with spinach
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries or use raspberries or blueberries if out of season
  • 1 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup pistachios can substitute with sunflower seeds for nut-free option
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar substitute with white wine vinegar if needed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil use extra virgin for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons honey can replace with maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced, adjust to taste
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet
  • large bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add sliced almonds and a couple of tablespoons of sugar. Stir continuously for about 6-8 minutes, until the sugar melts and coats the almonds with a rich, golden-brown hue. Transfer the almonds to a sheet of parchment paper to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, place fresh arugula greens, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and toss gently. This forms the fresh base of your Strawberry Crunch Salad.
  3. Slice fresh strawberries and avocados, and add them to the bowl with the seasoned arugula. Crumble goat cheese on top and sprinkle in the pistachios and cooled sugared almonds.
  4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until well combined.
  5. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Watch almonds carefully while caramelizing to avoid burning. Dress just before serving to maintain crispness of the greens.

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