Use Fresh Ingredients: Use crisp arugula, firm strawberries, and ripe avocado for a creamy texture without mushiness.
Toast the Nuts: Toast almonds and pistachios for a few minutes in a dry pan over medium heat. This boosts flavor and crispness.
Balance the Feta: Crumble the salty feta cheese slightly to balance the sweet strawberries and creamy avocado.
Dress Smartly: Start with a light champagne vinaigrette. You may always add extra, but don't drown your salad's delicate flavors.
Season Well: A sprinkling of sea salt and crushed black pepper enhances the avocado and tomato tastes.
In warmer times, serving the salad on refrigerated plates keeps the greens crisp.
Zucchini should be planted indoors in early-to-mid spring before going outside after frost in your US hardiness zone. Sowing zucchini in large modules or small pots rather than trays and potting them up works best because they don't transplant well.