Strawberry Crunch Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Strawberry Crunch Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette is a fresh and vibrant salad featuring juicy strawberries, crisp greens, creamy cheese, and crunchy toppings tossed in a light, elegant vinaigrette. Perfect for sides or light lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4–6 as a side or 2–3 as a main
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (spring mix, spinach, arugula)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- ½ cup toasted slivered almonds or chopped pecans
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup crushed crispy wonton strips or toasted pita strips
For the vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until the vinaigrette is emulsified and smooth.
- In a large salad bowl or platter, arrange the mixed salad greens.
- Top with sliced strawberries, crumbled cheese, toasted nuts, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle crushed wonton or pita strips on top just before serving.
Notes
- Use goat cheese, blue cheese, or ricotta salata for variation.
- Swap nuts with pistachios, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds.
- Add dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds for extra sweetness.
- Mix in fresh herbs like mint or basil for brightness.
- Use granola for an unexpected crunchy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
