Strawberry Pecan Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
This strawberry pecan salad is tossed in delicious balsamic vinaigrette that’s been sweetened naturally with real strawberries! It is fruity, hearty and super easy to put together. This recipe is gluten-free and vegan.
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
Serving: 1servingCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 208mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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.
Tried this recipe?Mention @platesbynat or tag #platesbynat!