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Strawberry Crunch Salad

Strawberry Crunch Salad That Will Brighten Your Day

A colorful Strawberry Crunch Salad featuring fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup almonds for a nut-free option, use sunflower seeds
  • 4 cups arugula greens can be substituted with spinach or mixed greens
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced, fresh or thawed if frozen
  • 1 large avocado ripe for best texture
  • ½ cup goat cheese can be replaced with feta cheese or omitted for a vegan version
  • ½ cup pistachios can be swapped with walnuts or pecans
For the Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup champagne vinegar can be substituted with white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey maple syrup may be used for a vegan version
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard swap with yellow mustard if needed
  • 1 clove garlic minced for best flavor
  • to taste salt to enhance flavor
  • to taste pepper freshly cracked for best flavor

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • large serving bowl
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine a cup of almonds with a tablespoon of sugar. Stir continuously for 6–8 minutes until the almonds are golden brown and caramelized. Transfer them to a sheet of parchment paper to cool.
  2. In a large serving bowl, toss together 4 cups of fresh arugula with a pinch of salt and pepper. Gently fold in 2 cups of sliced strawberries, one diced avocado, ½ cup of crumbled goat cheese, and ½ cup of pistachios. Add the cooled sugared almonds.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of champagne vinegar, 1 tablespoon of honey, the juice of one lemon, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove. Gradually whisk in ⅓ cup of olive oil until well emulsified.
  4. Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate from greens until serving for maximum freshness.

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