Strawberry Pecan Salad
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Strawberry Pecan Salad combines the coolness of strawberries, feta, and mixed greens to compliment many meals. Toasted pecans top off this vegetarian treat that's perfect for all types of holiday celebrations.
Why You'll Love This Salad
Strawberry Pecan Salad is a nice accompaniment to a whole chicken, pork tenderloin, or savory filet mignon. It's also a healthy alternative to heavier sides, and can stand alone as a vegetarian entree.
But, I think my favorite part of this dish is the luscious strawberry dressing made from ingredients in the salad itself. A blender (ad) full of strawberries, pecans and feta with olive oil, vinegar and sugar creates the most delicious salad dressing I've ever tasted. Oh my...it's amazing!
Another way to serve this salad is to add blueberries and you've got a Red, White and Blue Salad for Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and the 4th of July!
Step by Step Instructions
- Wash and dry romaine lettuce, tear into bite size pieces.
- Place lettuce in a large serving bowl and add mixed greens. Toss.
- Slice strawberries and arrange in middle of the bed of lettuce. Add blueberries if desired.
- Sprinkle feta on top of strawberries, or place it on the sides.
- Add pecans to greens on both sides of strawberries.
How to Make Strawberry Dressing
This homemade strawberry dressing is so good, you'll be eating it by the spoonful! Here's what you'll need...
- strawberries
- tomato-basil feta cheese
- pecans
- olive oil
- apple cider vinegar
- sugar
- dried basil
- salt
Blend the items above in a blender or food processor until creamy. Drizzle over salad and serve!
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve this refreshing salad with Baked Ziti or Chicken Pot Hand Pies. The flavors blend well with most everything, but especially taste great with Tuscan Chicken Pasta and Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake.
When it's too hot to cook, it's the perfect time to eat your fruits and veggies. Enjoy this delicious berry salad for lunch, dinner, or even brunch! Take this dish to your neighborhood picnic, or serve it alongside your favorite poultry or beef.
Recipe FAQS
Sure! Feel free to use any fruits you prefer. Blackberries and raspberries also taste great on this salad.
Absolutely! If I'm serving this salad as an entree, I often add grilled salmon or chicken as a topping. It tastes amazing with the homemade strawberry dressing.
It can be made about 6 hours in advance, but if you make it the night before, the strawberries may wilt a little. Be sure to store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best results.
More Salads to Love
- Rainbow Salad
- Heirloom Tomato Salad
- Steak & Potato Salad
- Cranberry Pecan Salad
- Rock & Roll Chicken Salad
Strawberry Pecan Salad
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Ingredients
SALAD
- 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
DRESSING
- 6 whole strawberries remove caps
- ¼ cup tomato-basil feta cheese
- ¼ cup pecans
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- ½ tsp. dried basil
- ¼ tsp. salt
Instructions
SALAD
- Wash and dry romaine lettuce, tear into bite size pieces.
- Place lettuce in a large serving bowl and add mixed greens. Toss.
- Slice strawberries and arrange in middle of the bed of lettuce.
- Sprinkle feta on top of strawberries.
- Add pecans to greens on both sides of strawberries.
DRESSING
- In a blender (ad) or food processor, pulse all ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle over salad, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Yields 1 cup.
Notes
- Dressing is creamy and thick. If you prefer a lighter version, omit feta cheese.
- Add blueberries if desired for a Red, White and Blue Salad that's perfect for Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, or the 4th of July.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is an auto generated estimate.
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Looks yummy❤️
Thanks Pam. Did you make the salad dressing? It's really yummy. 🙂
I can't wait to try this salad. I have eaten this at restaurants and always wanted to make it at home. The salad dressing looks delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe!!
Thanks Rebecca! I love that you pointed out the salad dressing. It is definitely YUM!
This salad is gorgeous! Adding it to my email today!
Thank you Christy! You made my week! 🙂
This was so good! Thanks!
Thank you for commenting Mary Etta! I"m so glad you loved it! 🙂
This was such a delicious salad! I want to make it for a family gathering but I have an aunt who is allergic to strawberries! What would be a good substitute for strawberries in this salad that would compliment the feta cheese?
You could definitely use any type of berry in this salad. Raspberries, blueberries and blackberries work well. Fresh peaches are also delicious when mixed with feta cheese!