This strawberry pecan salad is tossed in delicious balsamic dressing that’s been sweetened naturally with real strawberries! It is fruity, hearty and super easy to put together.
If you need a quick fruity salad with a unique dressing, this is it! It is very refreshing with so much strawberry flavor yet easy to make in under 15 minutes. It pairs nicely with any kind of protein, making it a perfect full meal as well.
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Strawberry vineaigrette dressing
One of the things I love about this salad is the dressing. Balsamic vinegar has got its own tangy sweetness, but adding a bit of real strawberries brings the flavor to the next level.
The dressing is made by simply tossing all the ingredients into a blender. Just a bit of blitzing is all you need and the vibrant fruity dressing will be ready to go.
Ingredients for this recipe
- Strawberries
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mixed greens
- Pecans
- Red onion
How to make strawberry pecan salad
1. Make the dressing - Place all ingredients for the dressing in a blender. Process until smooth.
2. Toss - Place the greens, sliced strawberries and pecans in a large bowl. Drizzle half of the dressing (adjust to your liking) and toss. Reserve the rest of the dressing for later.
3. Top & serve - Arrange the salad on a plate, and top with red onion slices. Drizzle more dressing on top if desired.
*See below recipe card for detailed directions.
Tips
The strawberries in the salad (not the dressing) can be substituted with other berries such as raspberries and blueberries.
Once you drizzle the dressing, make sure to eat immediately as the greens will wilt.
Frequently asked questions
You can make the strawberry vinaigrette dressing up to 3 days in advance and keep it refrigerated. The greens, sliced strawberries and crushed pecans can also be combined and refrigerated up to half a day in advance.
Toss the salad and top with sliced red onion right before serving.
If you are not a fan of pecans, other nuts such as sliced almonds and crushed cashews go well with this salad as well.
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Recipe
Strawberry Pecan Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
Equipment
- 1 blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 5 ounces hulled strawberries 6-7 medium strawberries
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Ground pepper to taste
For the salad
- 3 cups mixed greens packed
- 5 ounces hulled strawberries sliced
- ½ cup pecans crushed
For topping
- ⅛ red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for the dressing in a blender. Process until smooth.
- Place the greens, sliced strawberries and pecans in a large bowl. Drizzle half of the dressing (adjust to your liking) and toss. Reserve the rest of the dressing for later.
- Serve the salad on a plate, and top with red onion slices. Drizzle more dressing on top if desired.
Nutrition
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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