Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans
Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans is one of our favorite June salads. Finally, my farm markets are full of fresh berries, and they are some of my favorite ingredients to cook with. I love this salad for several reasons. First of all, I can make this whole salad in fifteen minutes. Secondly, I can make this salad hours ahead of time. And, thirdly, the Strawberry Vinaigrette is really sweet and delicious.
The Equipment I Used
- A Food Processor- You’ll need this to puree the strawberries and mix them with the vinaigrette ingredients.
- A Salad Spinner- This makes cleaning your greens so much easier.
- A Big Bowl- Use this to toss everything together.
The Ingredients Needed for Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans
- Spring Greens- I used prewashed Spring Greens, but I always rewash them.
- Strawberries- Be sure and wash these well, in several changes of cold water.
- Avocado- I like to ripen these on the counter and then store them in the refrigerator.
- Feta- Try and buy feta in brine. My favorite is the French feta.
- Pecans- You could toast them for extra crisp, by toasting them in a skillet on low heat for five minutes.
- Oil- Use extra virgin olive oil. I like California Olive Ranch brand olive oil.
- Vinegar- I used rice wine vinegar, because it’s nice and mild.
- Honey- This adds a lot of sweetness to the vinaigrette.
How I Made my Salad
- First, I made the Strawberry Vinaigrette. It’s important to make sure the food processor thoroughly purees the strawberries and combines it with the vinegar and oil. If you feel it’s not sweet enough, just add some more honey.
- Next, I combined the lettuce with the strawberries, avocado, feta, and pecans.
- Finally, I added in the vinaigrette and tossed everything together. Be sure and use a big bowl for this.
If you like strawberries, you need to try this fresh and yummy Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans.
Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Feta and Pecans
Sweet strawberries, buttery avocado, crunchy pecans and salty feta all topped with a strawberry vinaigrette.
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 4 cups spring greens
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 sliced avocado
- ½ cup pecan halves
- 1 cup chopped feta cheese
For the Strawberry Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- ¼ cup chopped strawberries
Instructions
- Begin by making the Strawberry Vinaigrette: Blend all the ingredients together in he food processor until the strawberries are crushed and everything is well blended.
- Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl and then add as much dressing as you like and toss some more.
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