Description
Strawberry Fields Salad is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, ideal for light lunches or as a colorful side dish at any gathering. This refreshing salad features juicy strawberries, creamy feta cheese, crunchy glazed pecans, and tender grilled chicken, all tossed together with a sweet and tangy dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or intimate dinners, this salad offers a burst of flavor that everyone will love. With its vibrant colors and satisfying textures, the Strawberry Fields Salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5-ounce) package mixed greens
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup glazed pecans (recipe below)
- 4 slices Turkey Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 2 grilled chicken breasts (sliced)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking apple cider vinegar, honey, white sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Make the glazed pecans by boiling water with sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a saucepan. Coat pecan halves in the mixture and bake on a greased baking sheet at 350°F for 12–14 minutes until golden brown.
- In a large salad bowl, toss together mixed greens, sliced strawberries, red onion, dried cranberries, feta cheese, crumbled turkey bacon, sliced grilled chicken, and glazed pecans.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg