Description
Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant Strawberry Pecan Salad, a delightful blend of fresh ingredients that bring color and flavor to your table. Featuring juicy strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy tomato-basil feta cheese, this salad is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a light lunch on a sunny day. With minimal prep time and simple steps, you’ll have a nutritious dish ready in no time. The combination of fresh greens and sweet-tart dressing makes it not only visually appealing but also a healthy choice packed with essential vitamins. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a side or main dish that will impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 head red romaine lettuce
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 pint strawberries (sliced, caps removed)
- 1 cup tomato-basil feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 6 whole strawberries (remove caps)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Rinse the red romaine lettuce and mixed greens under cold water. Pat dry and tear into bite-sized pieces.
- Remove caps from strawberries, slice them evenly, and add to the mixing bowl with the greens.
- Sprinkle crumbled tomato-basil feta and chopped pecans over the top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, dried basil, and salt until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Garnish with whole strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Opt for fresh, ripe strawberries for optimal sweetness. For added crunch, consider lightly toasting the pecans before adding them to the salad. Feel free to swap in goat cheese for a different flavor profile or mix in other seasonal fruits like blueberries.