Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Strawberry Pecan Salad, a perfect blend of sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta cheese. This vibrant salad is ideal for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a delightful side dish. With its quick preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can create a colorful and nutritious meal that pleases both the eyes and palate. Packed with vitamins and healthy fats, this salad offers a guilt-free indulgence that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head red romaine lettuce
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 pint strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup tomato-basil feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- Dressing: strawberries, feta cheese, pecans, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, dried basil, salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry the greens thoroughly using a salad spinner. Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the strawberries after removing their caps.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the torn greens, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped pecans.
- For the dressing: Blend whole strawberries with feta cheese and pecans until smooth. Mix in olive oil, vinegar, sugar, dried basil, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg