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Strawberry Crunch Salad

Delicious Strawberry Crunch Salad for Your Summer Picnics

Enjoy a vibrant Strawberry Crunch Salad, bursting with fresh strawberries, nutrient-rich spinach, and crunchy toasted ramen, perfect for summer picnics.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups baby spinach mixed greens or kale are great substitutions
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries any ripe, seasonal berries will enhance the flavor
  • 2 packages ramen noodles feel free to use crispy chow mein noodles for a gluten-free option
  • ½ cup sliced almonds walnuts or pecans work well too
  • 4 oz goat cheese feta or blue cheese can be substituted for varied taste
  • ¾ cup green onions green part only; red onions can give a sharper taste if preferred
For the Vinaigrette
  • cup honey maple syrup is a wonderful vegan alternative
  • cup red wine vinegar white wine vinegar can replace it for a lighter flavor
  • cup olive oil avocado oil can be used instead
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard yellow mustard can serve as a substitute
  • 1 clove garlic minced; garlic powder offers a milder taste if desired
  • tsp salt feel free to adjust to your taste preferences

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Crunch Salad
  1. In a mason jar, combine ⅓ cup honey, ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, ⅓ cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 clove minced garlic, and ⅛ teaspoon salt. Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until well mixed. Chill in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread ½ cup sliced almonds on one side of a baking sheet and break the ramen noodles into smaller pieces on the other side. Toast for 5-9 minutes, stirring halfway through, until almonds are golden brown and ramen is crispy.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add 6 cups of baby spinach, 2 cups of sliced fresh strawberries, and ¾ cup of chopped green onions. Toss these ingredients together carefully to mix evenly.
  4. Gently fold in 4 ounces of crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle your chilled vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store salad components separately to maintain freshness. Serve vinaigrette just before serving to keep the ramen crispy.

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