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Strawberry Crunch Salad

Strawberry Crunch Salad: Easy No-Cook Delight in Minutes

A vibrant and nutritious Strawberry Crunch Salad with sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup sliced almonds for caramelization
  • 4 cups arugula greens washed and dried
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 1 medium avocado ripe, diced
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup pistachios chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for emulsifying
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil high-quality extra virgin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet
  • Large Bowl
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Crunch Salad
  1. In a nonstick skillet, combine sliced almonds and sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously for 6-8 minutes until the sugar melts and coats the almonds, turning a golden brown.
  2. While the almonds cool, take a large bowl and add fresh arugula. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
  3. Once the salad base is ready, add in the sliced strawberries, diced ripe avocado, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped pistachios. Gently fold these ingredients together.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, honey, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Gradually drizzle in olive oil while whisking until the dressing is well emulsified.
  5. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store salad ingredients and dressing separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Dress salad just before serving for best results.

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