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Strawberry Crunch Salad

Strawberry Crunch Salad

This Strawberry Crunch Salad features sweet strawberries, savory ingredients, and a crunchy texture, perfect for spring or summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 257 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • gallon size zippered plastic storage bag
  • spatula
  • meat mallet
  • large bowl
  • large rimmed baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Nuts

  • 1 package ramen noodles without the seasoning packet
  • ¾ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Greens and Fruits

  • 1 artisan romaine heart romaine well chopped
  • 5 ounces baby spinach and arugula blend
  • 1 pound strawberries hulled and sliced (about 3 cups sliced)
  • ½ small red onion sliced thinly and cut into short strips (about 1 cup)
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled or feta cheese

Dressing

  • 1 recipe Champagne Vinaigrette

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the ramen noodles in a gallon size zippered plastic storage bag, press out as much air as possible, and seal the bag. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, lightly pound the ramen noodles until crushed. Open the bag and add the almonds and melted butter. Seal the bag and shake it until the noodles and almonds are coated in the butter.
  • Pour the mixture out over a large rimmed baking sheet, shaking the pan to spread it out. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring with a spatula halfway through the cooking time. Watch closely and remove from the oven as soon as the mixture is beginning to brown.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside to cool while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  • Arrange the greens, strawberries, onions, and about half of the cheese in a large bowl.
  • When ready to serve, top with ramen/nut mixture and toss just enough dressing to coat everything. Top with the remaining cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3138IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 2mg
Keyword crunchy, Fresh, Salad, strawberries, Strawberry Crunch Salad, summer
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