Description
This Strawberry Crunch Salad is a delightful mix of fresh salad greens, juicy strawberries, creamy feta cheese, candied nuts, crunchy pretzel pieces, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette with a hint of honey. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with a satisfying crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/2 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup crunchy pretzel pieces
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinaigrette and honey until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, strawberries, feta or goat cheese, candied nuts, pretzel pieces, and red onion.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the best crunch.
Notes
- For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- You can substitute pretzels with crushed pita chips or granola for a different texture.
- If making ahead, keep the dressing separate until just before serving to maintain the crunchiness of the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
