Description
Strawberry Pecan Salad is a delightful blend of fresh, vibrant ingredients that makes for a perfect summer dish. This refreshing salad features sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy tomato-basil feta cheese, delivering a satisfying mix of flavors and textures. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches, this salad is quick to prepare and can be easily customized with seasonal fruits or protein options. With its nutritious profile and colorful presentation, the Strawberry Pecan Salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head red romaine lettuce
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 pint strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup tomato-basil feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Wash the red romaine lettuce and mixed greens thoroughly. Dry them using a salad spinner if available.
- Remove caps from the strawberries and slice them thinly; reserve some whole strawberries for garnish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the greens, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pecans.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, dried basil, and salt until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish with the reserved whole strawberries and serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg