Strawberry Crunch Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
A fresh and elegant Strawberry Crunch Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette, featuring sweet strawberries, crisp greens, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts, all brought together with a tangy-sweet champagne vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10–15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed salad greens (such as baby spinach and arugula)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/3 cup candied pecans or toasted almonds
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 3 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Arrange mixed greens in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter.
- Scatter sliced strawberries, cucumber, crumbled cheese, and nuts evenly over the greens.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together champagne vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to combine without bruising the greens.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use sunflower seeds instead of nuts for a nut-free version.
- Mix in blueberries or raspberries for extra berry flavor.
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a deeper sweetness.
- Store salad and vinaigrette separately if making ahead; vinaigrette lasts up to 1 week in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
