Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Crunch Salad, a perfect dish for spring and summer gatherings. This vibrant salad combines juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese over a bed of peppery arugula. Topped with crunchy caramelized almonds and pistachios, each bite is a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, picnic, or enjoying a light lunch, this easy-to-make salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, you can enjoy this colorful dish any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine almonds and sugar. Stir frequently until sugar melts and coats almonds (6-8 minutes). Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- In a large bowl, season arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and cooled almonds.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette made from champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg