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Strawberry Crunch Salad

A bright and fragrant salad combining juicy strawberries, crisp mixed greens, and a crunchy granola topping, drizzled with a light and floral champagne vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salad
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Use firm, deeply red strawberries for best flavor.
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens Wash and spin-dry thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
  • 1 cup granola Can be swapped with toasted breadcrumbs or crushed kettle chips.
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Goat cheese can be used as a substitute for a creamier tang.
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped Toast briefly in a dry skillet for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
For the vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup champagne vinegar Substitute with white wine vinegar mixed with a teaspoon of orange juice if needed.
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey Can be substituted with maple syrup or agave.
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens and strawberries.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the champagne vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Top the salad with granola, feta cheese, walnuts or pecans, and red onion.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 18g

Notes

Chill your serving bowl for 10-15 minutes before serving to keep the greens crisp. Store components separately for best texture.

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