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lettuce, strawberries and feta cheese in a white bowl with salad tongs
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Strawberry Pecan Salad

Strawberry Pecan salad with berries, feta and greens offsets the heat of summer. Add pecans for crunch, and you've got the perfect summer treat!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salads, Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

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

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg