Easy Strawberry Fields Salad

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Easy Strawberry Fields Salad

Strawberry Fields Salad with juicy fresh strawberries, feta cheese, red onion, dried cranberries, bacon, grilled chicken, glazed pecans, and a sweet and tangy dressing is bursting with flavor. This is such a great salad for spring!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (5-ounce) package mixed greens
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 cup glazed pecans, recipe below
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced

DRESSING

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil

GLAZED PECANS

  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • To make dressing, whisk together all ingredients except oil. Gradually whisk in oil.
  • To make pecans, preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, bring water, sugar, salt, and both peppers to a boil. Add pecans and stir for 30 seconds to coat well. Transfer to a baking sheet greased with butter. Bake 12-14 minutes.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss together greens, strawberries, onion, cranberries, feta cheese, chicken, bacon, and pecans.
  • Toss with desired amount of dressing.

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