Description
Experience a delightful blend of fresh strawberries, crunchy nuts, and refreshing greens in this vibrant salad, perfect for summer gatherings or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or almonds), toasted
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Slice the strawberries and cucumber into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with sliced cucumbers and red onion. Toss gently to avoid bruising the greens.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries along with crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts for added texture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to ensure everything is well-coated without mashing the strawberries.
- Transfer to plates or serve family-style on a large platter. Enjoy your delicious strawberry crunch salad at gatherings or as a refreshing snack!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness, let strawberries macerate in sugar for about 30 minutes before adding. - Customize by swapping strawberries for blueberries or adding grilled chicken for a protein boost. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within two days for optimal freshness.