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Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans

URL: https://wendypolisi.com/strawberry-goat-cheese-salad/

Ingredients

The pecans

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

The salad

  • 5 ounces spring mix or baby greens
  • 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
  • 3 ounces goat cheese crumbles
  • 1 small red onion, halved and sliced thin
  • cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the pecans and sugar to the skillet and cook for about 7 minutes until toasted.
  3. Stir in the salt and pepper, then remove from heat and let the pecans cool.
  4. In a large salad bowl, combine the spring mix, strawberries, red onion, and goat cheese.
  5. Toss the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette and top with the candied pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
253
Total fat
23g
Total carbohydrates
10g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
186mg
Cholesterol
17mg

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