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Strawberry Feta Salad with Candied Pecans

Strawberry Feta Salad with Candied PecansDownload

”Two strawberry and pecan salads??? Yes, actually, and you’re welcome! Both of these salads are sure to be a wonderful addition to your recipe stash. But which one to try first? The Strawberry Feta Salad with Candied Pecans takes a little more time to prepare and is bright and bold with its flavors. The Strawberry Salad with Cinnamon Vinaigrette is a little faster to throw together, and though it doesn’t pack as much of a punch, the cinnamon vinaigrette is incredibly flavorful! We are a house divided on which one is better. You be the judge.”
– Bobbie Jo

IngredientsDirections

For the salad:
1 cup SWP Pecan Pieces
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
(or honey)
6-10 cups mixed greens
2 cups fresh, sliced
strawberries
1-2 avocados, diced
3 tablespoons Extra virgin
olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly
squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
Salt and pepper

For the dressing:
1/3 cup butter milk
1 tablespoon freshly
squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
1/4 cup fresh chopped chives
3/4 cup crumbled feta
cheese
Salt and pepper		1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment
paper.
2. In a small bowl combine the pecans, maple syrup or honey, and butter.
Spread in a thin layer on the parchment paper and sprinkle with salt and
pepper. Bake for 5-7 minutes until bubbly. Do NOT over bake!
3. Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, and
avocado. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, 2
teaspoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Pour this mixture over
the salad and lightly toss the greens. (This helps the avocados stay bright.)
4. In another small mixing bowl stir together all dressing ingredients. Pour
dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Top the salad with the pecans
and enjoy!
**Note: The amount of dressing covers a large salad (large container of
greens). If you are using a small container (regular size) do not use all the
buttermilk dressing. It will be too wet.
**Note: Do not put dressing or olive oil mixture on salad until ready to serve.
If you need to prep this ahead, keep everything separate and just mix a little
bit of lemon juice with your avocados to keep them from browning.
**Note: Use either SWP Pecan Halves or Pieces and give either a little extra
chop if desired.










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