Description
This Strawberry Crunch Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette is a fresh and vibrant dish featuring sweet strawberries, crunchy candied pecans, creamy goat cheese, and crisp greens. Tossed in a light, tangy champagne vinaigrette, it’s perfect for summer meals or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta)
- 1/3 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- For the Champagne Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk (or shake) together champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, candied pecans, and goat cheese.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle with champagne vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier salad. For extra crunch, sprinkle with sunflower seeds or pepitas. Best enjoyed fresh as greens wilt once dressed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: strawberry salad, champagne vinaigrette, summer salad, fresh greens, party salad