Strawberry Fields Salad
The
Strawberry Fields salad recipe is inspired by Wendy's. Full of green
vegetables, grilled chicken, strawberries and balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 (5-ounce) package mixed greens
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup glazed pecans, recipe below
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 3/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
Glazed
Pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
First, To
make the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients except the oil. Gradually add
the oil.
Then, To
make pecans, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, bring the
water, sugar, salt and the two peppers to a boil. Add the pecans and stir for
30 seconds to coat well. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Bake 12-14
minutes.
In a large
salad bowl, mix greens, strawberries, onions, cranberries, feta cheese,
chicken, bacon and pecans.
Mix with the
desired amount of vinaigrette.
Happy
Cooking Time.
