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: 5 ounces baby arugula or mixed spring greens; 1 ½ cups fresh sliced strawberries ((about 8 ounces)); 2 ounces goat cheese, (crumbled); ⅓ cup candied pecans ((or toasted, see below)); ½ shallot, (thinly sliced (about ¼ cup)); 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ((aged if you have it—it adds extra depth and sweetness)); 1 teaspoon maple syrup; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; kosher salt, (to taste); ⅓ cup pecan halves; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 1 pinch kosher salt; 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5min

This strawberry goat cheese salad checks all the boxes: it’s light but satisfying, pretty enough for entertaining, and comes together in about 15 minutes. The strawberries are the star—ripe and in season, they pair beautifully with creamy goat cheese, candied pecans, and a quick homemade vinaigrette that’s just the right mix of sweet and tangy.

Updated at: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:11:35 GMT