Description
Strawberry Crunch Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines juicy strawberries, crisp baby spinach, and crunchy toasted nuts, all brought together by a light champagne vinaigrette. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, this salad is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. With every bite, you’ll experience a wonderful mix of textures and flavors that make this salad a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 4 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1/2 cup almonds or pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the nuts in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, layer the spinach first, followed by strawberries, toasted nuts, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required, assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg