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Strawberry Crunch Salad

Refreshing Strawberry Crunch Salad for a Summer Delight

This Strawberry Crunch Salad combines sweet strawberries, crunchy noodles, and creamy cheese for a refreshing summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups Baby Spinach A tender, nutritious base
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Hulled and sliced
  • 4 scallions Sliced Green Onions Use only the green tops
  • 1 cup Sliced Almonds Can be substituted with walnuts or pecans
  • 2 packages Ramen Noodles Discard seasoning packets
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Can be substituted with feta or omitted
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Honey Substitute with maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works as alternative
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced for better incorporation
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Adjust according to taste

Equipment

  • Mason jar
  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dressing by combining honey, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt in a mason jar. Shake vigorously and chill.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toast sliced almonds and broken ramen noodles separately on a baking sheet for 5-9 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, and chopped green onions. Toss gently to mix.
  4. Sprinkle toasted almonds and ramen over the salad and toss again to integrate.
  5. Crumble goat cheese on top and give a gentle toss to mix.
  6. Just before serving, drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad and mix well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately after dressing to maintain crispness. Store leftover salad without dressing for up to 1 day.

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