This strawberry salad is the perfect mix of sweet and tangy! I love using granola cereal with clusters for this recipe—the sweetener that holds the granola together adds a delicious crunch that balances out the fruit. The texture and flavor from the granola clusters really elevate the salad, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Simple, satisfying, and just the right amount of sweet!
Ingredients
- 4 cups spinach arugula blend
- 1/4 cup Brianna’s blush wine vinaigrette dressing
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 pint strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled cheese blue cheese, goat cheese, or feta cheese
- 1/2 cup sweetened granola cereal clusters
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing and Toppings: In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced green onions, sliced strawberries, crumbled cheese, and sweetened granola cereal clusters. Gently toss to combine. (At our house- we serve the cheese on the side or add to plates individually.) Drizzle the Brianna’s blush wine vinaigrette dressing over the mixture and toss gently again to coat everything evenly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate until ready to serve. This can be done a few hours in advance.
- Prepare the Greens: Just before serving, rinse the spinach arugula blend thoroughly under cold water and pat dry using paper towels or a salad spinner. Place the greens in a large salad bowl.
- Assemble the Salad: Transfer the dressed strawberry mixture onto the bed of greens.
- Toss Gently: Using salad tongs or clean hands, gently toss the greens with the strawberry mixture until everything is evenly distributed.
- Serve: Divide the salad onto serving plates or bowls and serve immediately. I like to mix the toppings with the dressing early to let the flavors blend. I add greens last to keep it from getting soggy. Enjoy your delicious and crisp strawberry salad!
