Strawberry and Candied Pecan Salad Recipe - A Perfect Blend of Sweet and Savory
Strawberry Candied Pecan Salad – a refreshing and simple summer dish featuring sweet strawberries, blueberries, fresh greens, and crunchy candied pecans.
Ingredients
- 6 cups spring greens11/2 cups sliced strawberries1 cup of blueberries5 oz. goat cheese crumbledCandied Pecans1 cup pecan halves2 tablespoons unsalted butter3 tablespoons brown sugarLemon Vinaigrette1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice1 teaspoon dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup1/4 – 1/3 olive oil
Instructions
- Start with the pecans so that they have time to cool. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and brown sugar and melt together. Then add the pecans, stir the pecans in the sugar syrup until coated, cook for 2-3 minutes until toasty. Remove from heat and cool on parchment paper or a Silpat baking liner.
- Then mix up all of the ingredients for the tangy dressing in a mason jar or a small bowl. Shake or whisk until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
- For the salad, add the spring salad mix to a serving bowl, then top with washed sliced strawberries, blueberries, crumbled goat cheese, and candied pecans.
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