Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans

Name: Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅓ cup pecan halves; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 pinch kosher salt; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, (preferably aged); 1 teaspoon maple syrup; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; kosher salt, (to taste); 5 ounces mixed spring greens; 1 ½ cups fresh sliced strawberries, (about 8 ounces); 2 ounces goat cheese, (crumbled); ⅓ cup candied pecans; ½ shallot, (thinly sliced, about ¼ cup)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5min

Sweet strawberries, tangy goat cheese, tender spring greens, and quick maple-candied pecans come together with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. This beautiful spring salad is ready in about 20 minutes and made for brunch, Easter, Mother’s Day, or dinner with friends.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:22:47 GMT