Description
Sweet & Savory Strawberry Crunch Salad is a fresh and flavorful salad that combines juicy strawberries, crisp greens, crunchy toppings, creamy cheese, and a delicious homemade dressing. This colorful recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it ideal for summer gatherings, lunches, brunches, and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds or pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crunchy granola or candied nuts
For the Strawberry Dressing
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Additions
- Grilled chicken
- Avocado slices
- Goat cheese
- Fresh blueberries
- Chia seeds
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Blend strawberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Toast the crunch topping: Lightly toast almonds or pecans in a dry skillet for a few minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- Build the salad: Add mixed greens to a large bowl and top with sliced strawberries, feta cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and toasted nuts.
- Add the crunch: Sprinkle granola or candied nuts over the salad just before serving.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle with strawberry dressing and gently toss until everything is lightly coated.
- Adjust flavors: Add extra cheese, berries, or dressing according to your preference.
- Serve fresh: Enjoy immediately for the best crunch and flavor.
Notes
For the crispiest texture, add crunchy toppings right before serving. The strawberry dressing can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn this salad into a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: strawberry crunch salad, sweet savory salad, strawberry salad recipe, summer salad, fruit salad, strawberry dressing
