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This colorful strawberry crunch salad mixes juicy berries, smooth avocado, and sweet almonds for a cool meal that hits all the right notes between tastes and textures. I whipped up this dish when looking for an eye-catching summer option that would wow at parties but still be easy enough to make on busy weeknights.
I brought this to a spring get-together where everyone cleaned their plates completely. The sugar-coated almonds have gotten so popular that my folks now want me to make them just for snacking.
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Those sweet almonds are really the hidden gem in this dish. I stumbled on them a while back when trying out different salad add-ins and they're now a must-have. The way their sweetness pairs with the tangy goat cheese makes everyone ask me how I made it.
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Keeping And Planning
The dressing stays good in the fridge for a full week. I usually make twice as much so I can throw together quick salads all week long. Just let it warm up a bit and give it a good shake before you use it.
When making for company, you can cut everything except the avocado many hours ahead. Keep all your prepped stuff in separate containers in the fridge, then cut the avocado and put it all together just before you serve it.
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Common Questions
- → What's the trick to not burning the almonds?
Use medium heat and don't stop stirring the sugar and almonds. Stay right there watching them since sugar burns really fast.
- → Can I swap out the cheese?
For sure! Try feta or blue cheese instead of goat cheese if you want a different taste.
- → What works instead of champagne vinegar?
White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar will do the job if you don't have champagne vinegar.
- → How long will extra dressing last?
Extra dressing stays good in a sealed container in your fridge for up to a week. Just give it a good shake before you use it again.
- → Can I make this ahead?
You can get the candied almonds and dressing ready early, but wait to throw everything together until right before eating so it stays fresh and crunchy.