Berry Balsamic Salad with Candied Pecans Recipe
This Berry Balsamic Salad with Candied Pecans is so easy to throw together and it makes a perfect side or main dish!
Serving8 people
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 (16 ounce) bag spring salad mix
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup blackberries
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Candied Pecans:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup sugar
Dressing:
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil, extra virgin
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Salad:
- Toss together spring salad mix, sliced strawberries and blackberries. Add some Feta cheese for garnish (as much or little as you like).
Candied Pecans:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together chopped pecans and sugar.
- Stir constantly for a few minutes until the sugar has caramelized and all of the pecans are coated.
- Spread the coated pecans on a piece of foil or wax paper to cool.
- After they are completely cool, break into pieces if they get clumped together. Add cooled pecans to salad and toss.
Dressing:
- Whisk together strawberry jam, balsamic vinegar and oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
You can use your own dressing if you prefer!
Nutrition
Calories: 295 kcal · Carbohydrates: 30 g · Protein: 4 g · Fat: 19 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Cholesterol: 8 mg · Sodium: 128 mg · Potassium: 267 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 21 g · Vitamin A: 734 IU · Vitamin C: 40 mg · Calcium: 80 mg · Iron: 1 mg