Salad with Strawberries and Candied Pecans: A Sweet and Savory Delight
This Strawberry Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy. The caramelized pecans add a unique touch, making it the perfect dish for any occasion. Simple yet packed with flavor, this salad will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup pecan
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 6 oz spinach leaves
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries stems removed
- 1/4 cup goat cheese or feta cheese if desired
- balsamic vinaigrette I used Litehouse dressing for this salad
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and brown sugar, stirring to coat. Cook over medium heat until the sugar begins to caramelize (about 3 minutes). Spread out the pecans on a wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool.
- In your salad bowl, layer the spinach leaves, strawberries, goat cheese, and pecans. Wait to pour the dressing on until you're ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Wait to add the dressing until just before serving to avoid soggy greens.
If you don’t have goat cheese, feta works wonderfully as an alternative.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 92mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
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