Restaurant salads were costing me a fortune until I perfected this stunning combination at home. The mix of sweet, tangy, and crunchy elements makes every bite feel like a special occasion!

 

Summer Citrus and Berry Pecan Salad recipe

 

Ingredients:

For the salad:

• – 6 cups mixed salad greens
• – 2 mandarin oranges, segmented
• – 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• – 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
• – 1 cup pecans, toasted
• – 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• – 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

 

For the honey citrus dressing:

• – 3 tablespoons olive oil
• – 2 tablespoons orange juice
• – 1 tablespoon honey
• – 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• – 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• – Salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions:

1. Toast pecans:

– Preheat oven to 350°F

– Toast pecans for 5-7 minutes until fragrant

– Let cool completely

 

2. Prepare fruits:

– Segment mandarin oranges

– Slice strawberries

– Pit cherries

– Slice red onion thinly

 

3. Make dressing:

– Whisk together olive oil, orange juice, honey

– Add vinegar and Dijon mustard

– Season with salt and pepper

 

4. Assemble salad:

– Layer greens as base

– Arrange fruits, pecans, and onions

– Sprinkle with feta cheese

– Drizzle with dressing just before serving

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 7 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes | Servings: 4