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Strawberry Crunch Salad

A vibrant and flavor-packed salad featuring sweet strawberries, crunchy caramelized almonds, and creamy goat cheese, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramelized Almonds
  • ⅔ cup sliced or slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
For the Salad
  • 10 ounces arugula greens
  • 8 ounces strawberries, hulled and quartered or chopped
  • 1 medium avocado, chopped
  • 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • ⅓ cup roasted salted pistachios, chopped
For the Champagne Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • ½ medium lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove freshly grated garlic
  • 1 pinch kosher salt and pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Method
 

Caramelized Almonds
  1. In a skillet, combine the almonds and sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly until the almonds are golden and caramelized—watch carefully! Transfer to parchment paper to cool.
Champagne Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, mix the champagne vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until combined.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine arugula, strawberries, avocado, goat cheese, and pistachios.
  2. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently. Top with caramelized almonds and enjoy!

Notes

Store salad and dressing separately to keep them fresh. Add nuts right before serving to maintain their crunch. This salad is best enjoyed within 2 days.