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Strawberry Crunch Salad

Strawberry Crunch Salad: Your New Favorite No-Cook Delight

This Strawberry Crunch Salad is a vibrant, no-cook dish featuring fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese, topped with crunchy almonds.
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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 Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Arugula Greens Feel free to use spinach or mixed greens as alternatives.
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh berries are best, thawed frozen strawberries can work in a pinch.
  • 1 whole Avocado Choose a ripe avocado for the best texture.
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Can substitute with feta or vegan cheese for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios Good alternatives if you prefer walnuts or pecans.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Almonds Caramelize carefully to avoid burning them.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Champagne Vinegar Swap with white wine vinegar if you're out.
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Use extra virgin for the best flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Maple syrup serves as a vegan alternative.

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine sliced almonds and a sprinkle of sugar. Stir constantly for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. Transfer to parchment paper to cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, add fresh arugula. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Fold in sliced strawberries and diced avocado. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and chopped pistachios, followed by cooled sugared almonds.
  3. In a small bowl, combine champagne vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended. Gradually stream in olive oil while whisking continuously.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness. For a fully vegan option, omit goat cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.

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