Description
This Sweet & Savory Strawberry Crunch Salad is a delightful combination of fresh, juicy strawberries, crisp greens, crunchy nuts, and tangy cheese. Tossed in a light balsamic honey dressing, it’s perfect for a refreshing side or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 5–6 cups mixed salad greens or spring mix
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or candied pecans (toasted)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- For Balsamic Honey Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare greens: Wash and dry salad greens, place in a large salad bowl.
- Make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Assemble salad: Add sliced strawberries, nuts, cheese, and red onion (if using) to the greens.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle dressing over salad and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Toast the nuts for added flavor and crunch. Adjust honey in the dressing depending on sweetness of strawberries. This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: strawberry salad, sweet savory salad, crunchy salad, balsamic honey dressing, easy summer salad