Description
A vibrant and refreshing Strawberry Crunch Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette, featuring sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese, all tossed with crunchy nuts. This salad is perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 4 cups arugula greens
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped or quartered
- 1 cup chopped avocado
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted, salted pistachios
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Sugared Almonds: In a nonstick skillet, combine sliced almonds and sugar over medium heat. Stir frequently for 6-8 minutes until golden and caramelized. Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
- Mix Salad Base: In a large bowl, toss together arugula greens, strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, and pistachios.
- Make the Dressing: In a whisking bowl, combine champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until blended.
- Combine and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- Top with additional crumbled goat cheese for extra creaminess.
- Always use fresh strawberries and lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Keep a close eye on almonds while caramelizing to prevent burning.
- Adjust honey in the dressing to suit your taste.
- For nut allergies, substitute nuts with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing and Whisking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Crunch Salad, Champagne Vinaigrette, Strawberry Salad, Crunch Salad, Champagne Dressing, Summer Salad, Salad Recipe