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. A perfect blend of flavors and textures!
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 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, stirring frequently until coated and caramelized, about 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to parchment paper to cool, breaking into pieces if clumped.
- Assemble the salad: Toss arugula with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, pistachios, and sugared almonds. Drizzle with dressing, toss well, and serve immediately.
- Prepare the champagne vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, honey, dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Store in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 320 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 10g
- Sodium: Approximately 250mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20g
- Fiber: Approximately 6g
- Protein: Approximately 8g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 10mg
