Description
A delightful Strawberry Crunch Salad featuring a mix of arugula greens, fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy almonds and pistachios, all tossed in a homemade champagne vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 10 ounces arugula greens
- 8 ounces strawberries, hulled and quartered or chopped
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 1/3 cup roasted salted pistachios, chopped
Champagne Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, freshly grated
- pinch of kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugared Almonds: In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, caramelize the almonds with sugar until coated, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to parchment paper to cool, breaking into pieces if needed.
- Assemble the Salad: Toss arugula with salt and pepper. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and sugared almonds. Drizzle with champagne vinaigrette and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
- Prepare the Champagne Vinaigrette: Whisk together champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Refrigerate for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 12g
- Sodium: Approx. 220mg
- Fat: Approx. 28g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
- Fiber: Approx. 6g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 5mg
