Description
Enjoy a refreshing blend of juicy strawberries and crunchy nuts in this delightful Strawberry Crackle Salad. Perfect for summer gatherings, this salad is both easy to make and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach and arugula recommended)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup candied walnuts (or sunflower seeds/toasted pumpkin seeds)
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Start by washing and hulling about 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Slice them into quarters and set aside in a bowl.
- In a large salad bowl, combine about 4 cups of mixed greens. This will be the base of your salad.
- Crumble about ½ cup of feta cheese over the greens, distributing it evenly for a creamy touch.
- Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the greens and cheese, ensuring they’re well mixed but not mashed.
- Sprinkle about ½ cup of candied walnuts (or your chosen crunchy topping) over the salad for that delightful texture contrast.
- Drizzle your balsamic vinaigrette over the top—start with about ¼ cup and adjust according to taste. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it right away to keep the greens crisp and the strawberries juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with seasonal fruits and add fresh herbs like mint or basil for enhanced flavors. To make it a meal, consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.