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Strawberry Crackle Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring strawberries, nuts, and a delightful crackle topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 2 cups mixed greens such as spinach and arugula
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Crackle Topping
  • 1/2 cup sugar for caramelizing
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, mixed greens, cucumber, and feta cheese.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Make the Crackle Topping
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns golden brown, stirring constantly.
  2. Once melted, quickly stir in the toasted almonds and pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.
  3. Once cooled, break into pieces and sprinkle over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

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