Strawberry Basil Pecan Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
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Strawberry Basil Pecan Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
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This Strawberry Basil Pecan Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing is a sweet and tangy summer salad bursting with fresh flavors and homemade croutons.
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Ingredients
For The Salad:
- 4-6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
- 1/2 cup candied pecans or just toasted
- 1/2-1 cup basil leaves
For The Croutons:
- 4 ounces high quality bread such as pugliese, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
For Goat Cheese Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey
- 2 ounces soft goat cheese chevre
- 1 tablespoon water
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
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Instructions
To make The Croutons:
- Heat oven to 350°F degrees.
- On a baking sheet, toss bread cubes with olive oil and oregano, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown, turning halfway through baking.
To make The Goat Cheese Dressing:
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, goat cheese and water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To Serve:
- Add spinach, basil leaves, strawberries, pecans and croutons to a large bowl and toss together. Add dressing and toss to coat. Or you can serve the dressing on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
558mg
(23%)
Potassium
566mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
6235IU
(125%)
Vitamin C
63.2mg
(70%)
Calcium
227mg
(23%)
Iron
5.2mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 558mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 566mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 6235IU | 125% |
| Vitamin C | 63.2mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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