Ingredients
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
– 3 cups mixed greens or arugula
– 1/2 cup granola or crunchy cereal of your choice
– 1/4 cup sliced almonds or pecans
– 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
– For the champagne vinaigrette:
– 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the fresh strawberries, setting aside a few whole strawberries for garnish.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens or arugula as the base.
- Sprinkle granola or crunchy cereal evenly over the greens for crunch.
- Add sliced almonds or pecans and crumbled cheese if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together champagne vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with remaining whole strawberries and fresh herbs like mint or basil if desired.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal crunch and fresh flavors.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Add granola and vinaigrette just before serving to maintain crunchiness.
- Customize with additional ingredients like cucumber, avocado, or grilled protein for variation.
- For vegan options, omit the cheese and use plant-based sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
