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Strawberry Crunch Salad

Delicious Strawberry Crunch Salad for a Refreshing Lunch

A vibrant Strawberry Crunch Salad featuring sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy caramelized almonds, perfect for summer lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups arugula greens peppery base
  • 2 cups strawberries hulled and quartered
  • 1 medium avocado diced, ripe
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup pistachios for crunch
For the Caramelized Almonds
  • 1 cup almonds sliced
  • ½ cup sugar
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • Large Bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Crunch Salad
  1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine sliced almonds and sugar. Stir frequently for 6-8 minutes until the sugar melts and coats the almonds, turning golden brown. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, add arugula greens, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper, and toss gently.
  3. Add hulled and quartered strawberries, diced avocado, crumbled goat cheese, and pistachios to the seasoned arugula. Mix gently.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the salad crisp by dressing it right before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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