Strawberry Pecan Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 12-ounce package Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 8-ounces fresh strawberries, halved
- 4-ounces fresh blueberries
- 2-ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion, sliced and cut into small pieces
- 1 15-ounce can Mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp. poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a small skillet, over medium heat, sauté pecans with sugar; this will take several minutes for the sugar to dissolve as you stir the pecans; set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine, berries, oranges, cheese and onion.
- Add diced chicken; toss gently.
- In a small mason jar, combine dressing ingredients; place lid on jar and shake well.
- When ready to serve, add candied pecans and drizzle with dressing.