Best Spring Salad With Fruit Feta And Pecans Recipes

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH MIXED GREENS, PECANS AND FETA

Strawberry Salad with Mixed Greens, Pecans and Feta image

This strawberry salad with mixed greens, pecans and feta is bursting with flavor! It has a perfect flavor balance, with sweetness from the strawberries, saltiness from the feta, and a lovely acidity from the vinaigrette. For an extra kick, try adding optional quick pickled shallots!

Provided by Jennifer Farley

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups spring mix
2 cups California Strawberries, (hulled and quartered)
1/2 cup toasted pecans, (whole or coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup good quality feta cheese, (sliced or crumbled)
Optional: 1/4 cup quick pickled shallots (see notes)
Fresh ground black pepper for serving
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar ( (red wine vinegar may be substituted; see notes))
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 - 1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon stone ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, (or to taste)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the spring mix, strawberries, pecans, feta cheese, and quick pickled shallots, if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust flavors if desired.
Add about 1/2 to 3/4 of the dressing to the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly combined. Taste and add the remaining dressing, if desired.
Divide between 4 salad plates. Top each with some freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 203 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FAVORITE RASPBERRY TOSSED SALAD

Favorite Raspberry Tossed Salad image

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

Ingredients

4 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup julienned red onion
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted
2 tablespoons 100% raspberry fruit spread, melted
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

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

SPRING SALAD WITH FRUIT, FETA, AND PECANS

Spring Salad With Fruit, Feta, and Pecans image

We love this fresh and fruity salad. It's beautiful, colorful and so yummy. The strawberries and mandarin oranges are just sweet enough to mix with the savory feta cheese. The nuttiness of the pecans is a great addition. What really brings this all together is the homemade raspberry vinaigrette. It's the perfect balance of...

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby

Categories Lettuce Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

SALAD INGREDIENTS:
4 c spring mix greens, washed and rinsed well
1 can(s) mandarin oranges, drained, 4 oz.
6 medium strawberries, washed and sliced
1/3 c crumbled Feta cheese
1/4 c chopped pecans
RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE
6 tsp raspberry preserves
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

1. Raspberry Vinaigrette: Blend all ingredients together well, (a small whisk works great). Drizzle over salad just before serving.
2. Wash and dry the greens well, then just before serving, plate each individual salad bowl with the greens.
3. Divide the oranges, strawberries, feta cheese and chopped pecans onto each plate for a beautiful presentation. (The pecans can be toasted for a nuttier flavor, if desired.)
4. Lightly drizzle with the vinaigrette just before serving, and put the rest of it on the table in case anyone wants more with their salad.