Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with the Strawberry Pecan Salad adorned with a refreshing Raspberry Vinaigrette. This vibrant salad is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a medley of fresh strawberries, crunchy pecans, tangy goat cheese, and crisp mixed greens. The pièce de résistance is the homemade raspberry vinaigrette, a vibrant dressing that elevates the salad with its sweet-tart balance. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, a delightful side dish, or a refreshing addition to your next party spread. This article provides two variations of the recipe, a classic version and a vegan alternative, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Both variations promise an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
STRAWBERRY & PECAN SALAD
It is always a crowd-pleaser when I bring it to a potluck at school...I never have to bring leftover home.-Sharon Meyer, Fulton, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the oil, 1/4 cup sugar, vinegar, onion, mustard and salt until sugar is completely dissolved; set aside. , Place pecans in a small heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until nuts are toasted. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool. Break apart., In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, strawberries, cheese, sunflower kernels and sugared pecans. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH RASPBERRY DRESSING
Berries add a pop of color to this favorite salad that's part of my gluten-free menu. My challenge is to keep the family from eating the sugared almonds before I add them! -Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan -Peggy Gwillim, Strasbourg, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook and stir almonds and sugar over low heat until sugar is dissolved and almonds are coated. Spread on foil to cool; break apart., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STRAWBERRY PECAN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
This delicious salad is a replica of the one served in a famous Steak House. I came up with the recipe by adding the ingredients described in the menu. Enjoy it.
Provided by pink cook
Categories Fruit
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together mixed salad greens or baby spinach leaves.
- Toss in strawberry slices, grapes, mandarine segments, red onion slices and glazed pecans. Toss all the salad ingredients.
- Combine all the raspberry vinaigrette ingredients and pour over salad.
- Add feta cheese crumbles on top. Serve salad immediately or store in refrigerator.
- SERVING SUGGESTION: can also be served with Ken's Steak House, Lite Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette Salad Dressing over the salad and store-bought glazed pecans, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.9, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 119.4, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 54.1, Protein 4.5
EASY STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE
This strawberry vinaigrette changed the way I eat salads. It's easy, delicious, and low-calorie. I like it with a spinach, almond, and feta salad.
Provided by Courtney
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blend strawberries, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper together in a blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 65.5 mg, Sugar 5 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE
Here's a fruity spinach salad that even the kids will devour. The pretty strawberry drizzle peps up the greens nicely. -Carrie Sherrill, Forestville, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds. Add 2 cups strawberries; cover and process until blended. Add 1/4 cup pecans; pulse until chopped. , In a large bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, onions and remaining strawberries and pecans. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 37g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SUMMER CHICKEN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
This best-of-the-season salad is guaranteed to be a hit! It's piled high with fresh fruits and veggies, chicken and greens, drizzled with a tasty raspberry vinaigrette-and simply delicious. -Heidi Farnworth, Riverton, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the salad greens, chicken, peas, berries and celery in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, preserves, salt, onion powder and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to coat. Top with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
FAVORITE RASPBERRY TOSSED SALAD
Our home economists tossed together mixed greens, fresh raspberries, mushrooms, feta cheese and more in this pretty salad. Toasted pecan halves add fun crunch...and a homemade raspberry dressing brings a delicious tan to the mix!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the fruit spread, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have raspberry vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar.
- For a nut-free salad, omit the pecans or substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or almonds.
- If you don't have goat cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as feta or blue cheese.
- Serve the salad immediately after dressing it, so the greens don't get soggy.
Conclusion:
This strawberry pecan salad with raspberry vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet strawberries, crunchy pecans, creamy goat cheese, and tangy raspberry vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at the table. It's also a healthy salad that is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, and fiber. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give this strawberry pecan salad a try.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love