Description
Strawberry Pecan Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. Bursting with juicy strawberries, crunchy pecans, and a medley of fresh greens, this salad is perfect for any occasion, from casual picnics to elegant dinner parties. The creamy feta cheese adds a delightful richness while the homemade dressing perfectly balances the sweetness of the strawberries. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this salad makes for a quick yet impressive addition to your meal repertoire. Enjoy it as a starter or side dish that your guests will rave about.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head red romaine lettuce
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 pint strawberries (sliced, remove caps)
- 1 cup tomato-basil feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 6 whole strawberries (remove caps)
- 1/4 cup tomato-basil feta cheese
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry the red romaine and mixed greens, tearing them into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the strawberries, reserving six whole ones for the dressing.
- Combine greens with crumbled feta cheese and chopped pecans in a large salad bowl.
- In a separate bowl, blend reserved strawberries, feta cheese, pecans, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, dried basil, and salt until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg