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    Strawberry Baby Greens Salad with Buttery Spiced Pecans & Strawberry Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Published: May 28, 2013 Modified: Jun 26, 2020 by GG

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    Strawberry Baby Greens Salad with Buttery Spiced Pecans & Strawberry Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette is a summer salad with an easy homemade vinaigrette that will impress your guests. Spiced pecans lend just the right amount of heat and the homemade strawberry basil balsamic vinaigrette lightly coats the delicate salad greens and sweet strawberries.

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    Strawberry Baby Greens Salad with Buttery Spiced Pecans & Strawberry Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Strawberry Baby Greens Salad with Buttery Spiced Pecans has a hint of spice with a homemade strawberry basil balsamic vinaigrette that gently coats the delicate salad greens and sweet berries. 
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword strawberry salad
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 198kcal
    Author Gwynn Galvin

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tb. butter
    • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
    • 3/4  tsp. kosher salt, divided
    • 1/8 tsp. chipotle chile pepper
    • 1 cup pecans, 4 oz.
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 3 Tbs. strawberry preserves
    • 2 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar
    • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil
    • 1/4 tsp. pepper
    • 8 cups baby greens, about 4 oz.
    • 8 strawberries, trimmed, quartered, about 1 cup
    • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

    Instructions

    • In medium non-stick skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add cinnamon, cumin, 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and chipotle. Stir in pecans. Cook until pecans are fragrant and lightly toasted, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Transfer to wax paper; cool.
    • In serving bowl combine olive oil, strawberry preserves, vinegar, basil, pepper and remaining 1/2 tsp. kosher salt. Whisk until blended.*
    • Add greens, strawberries, red onion and pecans.
    • Toss until evenly coated.

    Notes

    Makes 8 cups tossed salad.
    *If preparing salad to serve later in the day, make vinaigrette in separate bowl and just toss before serving!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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