Strawberry Crunch Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
A light and refreshing Strawberry Crunch Salad perfect for spring, featuring vibrant strawberries and a tangy champagne vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash strawberries and slice; place in a mixing bowl.
- Prep the Mixed Greens: Wash and tear greens; add to the bowl.
- Toast the Almonds: In a skillet, toast almonds for 3-5 minutes; add to the salad.
- Assemble the Vinaigrette: Mix vinegar, oil, honey, salt, and pepper; shake or whisk.
- Combine Everything: Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss.
- Add Feta and Onion: Sprinkle feta and onion on top; toss gently.
Notes
For a vegan option, skip feta and use maple syrup in the dressing. For a nut-free version, replace almonds with sunflower seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, spring, strawberry, healthy, vinaigrette