Description
Strawberry Crunch Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet strawberries, crunchy candied pecans, and creamy feta over a bed of mixed greens. Tossed in a zesty champagne vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for summer picnics, holiday gatherings, or a light weeknight dinner. With its stunning colors and delicious flavors, it’s sure to impress guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach and arugula)
- 1/2 cup candied pecans
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash strawberries thoroughly, hull them, and slice into thin pieces.
- Tear or chop the mixed greens into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens with half of the vinaigrette until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in sliced strawberries and candied pecans without mashing the berries.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.
- Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg