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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Salads Β» Strawberry Pecan Salad with Sweet Maple Dressing

    ★★★★★ from 5 reviews

    Strawberry Pecan Salad with Sweet Maple Dressing

    Published Sep 8, 2013 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 35 Comments

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    Consider this your prescription for eating more salad.

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    The dressing totally makes the salad. It was inspired by a fabulous one my boyfriend's mom made last week, loaded with fresh strawberries, feta and a perfectly sweet dressing. Being the health freak that I am, I upped the vinegar, ditched the sugar for pure maple syrup, lowered the amount of oil and added a touch of water. The dressing tastes pretty much the same as the original, but boasts a much better nutrition profile. Did I mention that it tastes AMAAAAAAZE? This is THE salad dressing.

    And who doesn't want an excuse to eat more pizza? More salad = more pizza.

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    I adore the dressing over mixed greens with strawberries, pecans and feta, but it would also be incredible with fresh or grilled peaches, candied walnuts, avocado, dried cranberries, goat cheese, etc. I mean the possibilities really are endless here.

    I've said it before and I'll say it again. Having a delish homemade dressing in the fridge is the key to eating more salad, which means more veggies, which means less chronic disease, which means living longer. Right? Right. More veggies = longer life, kapeesh?

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    When the salad tastes like a dream, it's easy to eat a whole bag of mixed greens without even knowing it. That's what we're going for here.

    Do yourself a favor and make a batch of this dressing to have in the fridge for those emergencies situations when you realize the only vegetable you ate that day was a slice of tomato, which is actually a fruit. Happens to the best of us.

    Don't panic. Eat this.

    Strawberry Pecan Salad with Sweet Maple Dressing

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    Strawberry Pecan Salad with Sweet Maple Dressing

    ★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 4 cups mixed greens
    • 1 cup diced strawberries
    • 1 avocado, cubed
    • ¼ red onion, sliced thin
    • ⅓ cup pecans
    • ⅓ cup feta (optional)
    • For the dressing:
    • ¼ cup oil (I used grapeseed)
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
    • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
    • 2 tbsp water
    • ¼ tsp worcestershire sauce (optional)
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine.
    2. Whisk together dressing ingredients and drizzle over prepared salad immediately before serving. (There will be dressing left over.) Toss to combine.

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    PS-- I finally took the plunge and spent $18 on a 32oz jug of grade B (less processed, more maple flavor) pure maple syrup at Trader Joe's. I was sick of spending $7 on an itty bitty 8oz container that got me through three batches of pancakes and maaaaaybe a batch of muffins. It sounds like a lot of money for maple syrup, but it's one of my favorite natural sweeteners and it's way cheaper per ounce.

    Buy in bulk, people! It's totally the thing.

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Lauren says

      January 05, 2022 at 1:07 am

      So delicious. My 5 year old requested the bagged "blueberry" salad from the grocery store, but since there were no bagged salad kits, I googled a sweet salad dressing and yours is what I found. Approved by kids 5 - 35 tonight πŸ˜‰ and definitely a healthier version than what I could buy.

      I didn't have any feta, so we skipped the cheese all together. Thanks for sharing such a yummy dressing.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Jan says

      July 04, 2017 at 10:37 pm

      I know this is 4 years after you posted this but I couldn't even wait until I finished eating my salad to let you know I love it! Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Nancy says

      April 08, 2016 at 9:52 am

      I made this delicious salad to go with our grilled salmon last night and it was truly delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. https://quickesthuman8521.newsvine.com/_news/2014/07/23/24967090-make-the-most-of-social-media-management-today says

      August 11, 2014 at 6:02 am

      I could not refrain from commenting. Very wwell written!

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    5. April says

      June 17, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      this is delish! now on my regular lunch rotation. πŸ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 24, 2014 at 7:12 pm

        Insert the clapping hand emoji here πŸ™‚

        Reply
        • April says

          July 16, 2014 at 2:59 pm

          I just had it for lunch again today! It's deeeelicious and the dressing seriously is da bomb. Making your recipes makes me feel less lonely without you. Haha. Hope you are having an aaaaamazing time! Love seeing all the pics you post on Insta & FB! xoxo

          Reply
    6. Tamara Coleman says

      September 15, 2013 at 2:38 am

      It looks great! I'm excited to try the dressing! πŸ™‚
      http://www.prettybitchescancooktoo.com

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 15, 2013 at 9:53 pm

        Thanks, Tamara! Let me know if you try it.

        Reply
    7. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      September 10, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Love this salad! I've always been a fan of putting strawberries in salad. The dressing sounds fantastic too!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 10, 2013 at 11:33 pm

        I LOVE berries on salads!

        Reply
    8. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

      September 10, 2013 at 5:30 am

      Yum!

      I have made a salad like this with blue cheese rather than feta...always a hit! Love the nutty pecans and sweet strawberries with the strong cheese πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 10, 2013 at 11:34 pm

        Mmmmm this would be fab with blue cheese! And maybe some toasted walnuts??

        Reply
    9. Khushboo Thadani says

      September 10, 2013 at 12:06 am

      I love my veggies but lord knows how much that would multiply with this dressing- sounds SO yummy! Although I gotta hand it to you- this salad itself sounds pretty fantastic and flavorful...that pizza has some competition ;).

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 10, 2013 at 11:35 pm

        Salad vs. pizza... uh oh. I would literally drink this dressing. YUM!

        Reply
    10. Robyn @ thereallife_RD says

      September 09, 2013 at 11:34 pm

      I bit the bullet and now only by the big jug, such a better deal! This looks flipping amazing per usual πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 10, 2013 at 11:35 pm

        SUCH a money saver!

        Reply
    11. jodye @ whole pure recipes says

      September 09, 2013 at 8:24 pm

      You're a girl after my own heart, Alexis! Maple, pecans, strawberries, and avocado all in one wonderful salad. I'm drooling over this! And I'm seriously about to go make it to go along with dinner. Right now!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 09, 2013 at 9:02 pm

        Isn't that just the best combo ever?? I seriously drool just thinking about it. Let me know if you try it out!

        Reply
    12. mimi says

      September 09, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      I bet this salad would be really good with the ripe peaches available now. YUM!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 09, 2013 at 9:06 pm

        It would be FAB with grilled peaches! And maybe some candied walnuts? And goat cheese!?! Ok I'm getting excited.

        Reply
    13. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says

      September 09, 2013 at 7:53 pm

      Looks and sounds like a great salad!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 09, 2013 at 9:03 pm

        Thanks bud!

        Reply
    14. Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says

      September 09, 2013 at 12:27 pm

      Sounds delicious! I completely agree - the dressing makes the salad. I especially love salads with fruit in them so I think I'll get some great use out of this recipe.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 09, 2013 at 9:06 pm

        Fruit on salad is the bomb. Hope you love it, Dana!

        Reply
    15. Angela @ Health's Angel says

      September 09, 2013 at 11:46 am

      This sounds so good. I love salads with fruit and nuts. I've been in a salad rut for the past month or so...maybeeee I just need a new recipe, like this? πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 09, 2013 at 9:07 pm

        You definitely need this recipe. Give it a try--you won't be disappointed! It's one of those salads that everyone loves, guaranteed.

        Reply
    16. Ari @ Ari's Menu says

      September 09, 2013 at 11:19 am

      Oooohhh that maple dressing is totally calling my name!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 09, 2013 at 9:22 pm

        It's one of those salad everyone loves...you have to try it!

        Reply
    17. Shashi @ https://runninsrilankancom says

      September 08, 2013 at 10:10 pm

      Haha - love "more pizza=more salad" I gotta try that one on my daughter!
      This dressing sounds fantastic! Also love the strawberry/avocado combo! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 09, 2013 at 11:08 am

        You gotta love the pizza and salad combo! Your daughter would love this salad--it's perfectly sweet and weirdly addicting!

        Reply
    18. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says

      September 08, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      This sounds like it would be my favorite salad. Definitely bookmarking!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 08, 2013 at 9:50 pm

        Thanks Jess! I love a sweet salad πŸ™‚

        Reply
    19. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      September 08, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      This dressing sounds fantastic!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 08, 2013 at 9:50 pm

        Thanks, lady! It goes so well with the strawbs and avocado!

        Reply

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