Strawberry Pecan Salad

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5 from 3 votes

Delicious Strawberry Pecan Salad is fast and easy to make.

Prep Time25 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Salad

Servings: Side Salads

Calories: 347kcal

Ingredients

Strawberry Salad

4 cups spring mix
2 cups California strawberries hulled and quartered
½ cup toasted pecans whole or coarsely chopped
¼ cup good quality feta cheese sliced or crumbled
Optional: ¼ cup quick pickled shallots see notes
Fresh ground black pepper for serving

Stone Ground Mustard Vinaigrette

2 Tbsp sherry vinegar red wine vinegar may be substituted; see notes
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ - 1 tsp honey
1 tsp stone ground mustard
⅛ tsp kosher salt or to taste
⅛ tsp ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the spring mix, strawberries, pecans, feta cheese, and quick pickled shallots, if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust flavors if desired.
Add about ½ to ¾ of the dressing to the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly combined. Taste and add the remaining dressing, if desired.
Divide between 4 salad plates. Top each with some freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

If using red wine vinegar, start by adding 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 tablespoons. You may want to add more, but it can have a stronger flavor than sherry vinegar.

For an extra kick, try adding these quick pickled shallots to the recipe! Nutrition for salad includes shallots.

Quick Pickled Shallots

1 medium shallot, sliced thin

3/4 cup white wine vinegar or distilled vinegar

3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar, honey, or agave nectar

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Using a medium saucepan or kettle, boil 3 cups of water. Place the shallots in a colander. Once the water is boiling, pour evenly over the shallots and drain.

Place the vinegar, salt, and sugar in a jar with a tight fitting lid, stirring to dissolve. Add the shallots, cover, and set aside for at least 30 minutes.

Store in an airtight container in the pickling liquid. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.

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