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Strawberry Basil Pecan Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
5 from 3 votes

Strawberry Basil Pecan Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing

This Strawberry Basil Pecan Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing is a sweet and tangy summer salad bursting with fresh flavors and homemade croutons.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 559 kcal
Course: Salad, Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For The Salad:
  • 4-6 cups spinach fresh baby
  • 1 cup strawberry sliced, fresh
  • 1/2 cup pecans or just toasted, candied
  • 1/2-1 cup basil leaves
For The Croutons:
  • 4 ounces bread such as pugliese, cut into cubes, high quality
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper fresh ground
For Goat Cheese Dressing:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey
  • 2 ounces soft goat cheese chevre
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper fresh ground

Instructions

To make The Croutons:
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  1. Heat oven to 350°F degrees.
  2. On a baking sheet, toss bread cubes with olive oil and oregano, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown, turning halfway through baking.
To make The Goat Cheese Dressing:
  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, goat cheese and water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To Serve:
  1. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 559

% 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.