Description
Viral Strawberry Crunch Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette is a vibrant summer salad made with sweet strawberries, crisp greens, creamy feta, avocado, and a crunchy topping of toasted almonds, ramen noodles, and sunflower seeds. Finished with a light champagne vinaigrette, this refreshing salad delivers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 5 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, spring mix)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup crunchy ramen noodles, lightly crushed
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Toast sliced almonds in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and fragrant.
2. In the same skillet, toast the crushed ramen noodles for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly crisp.
3. Combine toasted almonds, ramen noodles, and sunflower seeds in a bowl to create the crunchy topping.
4. Wash and slice the strawberries, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
5. Prepare the dressing by whisking champagne vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
6. Slowly whisk in olive oil until the vinaigrette becomes smooth and emulsified.
7. Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl and add strawberries, cucumber, avocado, red onion, and chopped mint.
8. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
9. Drizzle the champagne vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently.
10. Top with the crunchy almond and ramen mixture just before serving.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn this salad into a complete meal.
- Store dressing separately if preparing ahead to keep the salad crisp.
- Crunch topping can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Goat cheese can replace feta for a creamier flavor.
- For extra sweetness, add blueberries or raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg