Description
Experience a delightful blend of fresh strawberries and crispy greens with our refreshing Strawberry Crunch Salad, elegantly dressed with a light champagne vinaigrette. Perfect for summer picnics or as a refreshing side dish to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup crunchy granola or nuts (for added texture)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and hull the fresh strawberries, then slice them into thin pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens and sliced strawberries and gently toss together.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, champagne vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad right before serving, toss gently, and top with crunchy granola or nuts and crumbled feta if desired.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh. Store components separately if you have leftovers.
- The vinaigrette can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- To keep it gluten-free, select gluten-free granola or omit it entirely.
- For a vegan option, skip the feta cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg