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Strawberry Crackle Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring strawberries, nuts, and a delightful crackle topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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 sliced almonds toasted
  • 1/4 cup sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Make the Crackle Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix the toasted almonds, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
  2. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake at 350?F (175?C) for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Allow to cool before breaking into pieces.
Serve
  1. Top the salad with the crackle topping just before serving for maximum crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like mint or basil.

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