Pecan Strawberry Salad (With Mixed Greens & Feta)
Enjoy this Pecan Strawberry Salad adorned with bright red and juicy strawberries, candied pecans, and tangy feta cheese. It is coated with a sweet maple vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 4 cups mixed greens and spinach
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup candied pecans see ingredients below
- 1 serving vinaigrette See ingredients below
Maple Vinaigrette Dressing:
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Candied Pecans:
- ½ cup pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the maple vinaigrette dressing until well combined. Set aside.
- To make the candied pecans, add pecans and maple syrup to frying pan and bring to a simmer. Once pecans have reached a simmer turn them down to a medium-low setting and cook until moisture has evaporated and pecans appear glazed. In a small bowl, toss the pecan halves with maple syrup and a pinch of salt until evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer on a sheet of wax paper and allow to cool completely before using.
- In a large salad bowl, wet mixed greens using half of the dressing.
- Top with sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and candied pecans. You can choose to toss together if you prefer.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious strawberry feta spinach salad with candied pecans!