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    Berry Candied Pecan Salad with Lemon Vanilla Bean Dressing

    Published: Apr 7, 2016 · Modified: Aug 23, 2018 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Berry Pecan Salad with Lemon Vanilla Bean Dressing by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.comOh sweet salad, how I love you.

    This Berry Candied Pecan Salad with Lemon Vanilla Bean Dressing is one enticing salad.

    It starts off with spring mix or chopped romaine, fresh blackberries, raspberries, creamy sweet blueberry goat cheese, crunchy candied pecans, all tossed with a tangy lemon and sweet vanilla bean dressing.

    I am telling you, it's the best way to eat your lettuce.

    Berry Pecan Salad by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.comThe ingredients are simple and this salad can be thrown together in a matter of minutes.  Spring mix comes washed and ready in bags or you can quickly chop up some romaine hearts. Toss it with containers of fresh berries and you are almost done!

    Berry Candied Pecan Salad with Lemon Vanilla Bean Dressing by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    The sweet goat cheese logs that are so popular these days add a creamy tangy element to the salad that makes it craveworthy. You can find them anywhere - Trader Joe's, Costco, or your local grocery store in the fine cheese section. In this salad, you use half of a blueberry goat cheese log, which is about $4 at Trader Joe's.  You can also substitute plain goat cheese as well.

    Adding grilled chicken to this Berry Pecan salad to make it a more filling meal as well.  My kids love this salad and tend to enjoy it more with romaine lettuce because it has less of an earthy taste. That is the beauty of this salad - it is so versatile.

    This Berry Pecan Salad is the perfect salad for a ladies lunch, a garden party, a baby shower, or just a simple dinner at home when you want to bring out the big guns and really impress your people.
    Berry Candied Pecan Salad with Lemon Vanilla Bean Dressing by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    Berry Pecan Salad by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    Berry Candied Pecan Salad with Lemon Vanilla Bean Dressing

    Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
    Blackberries, Raspberries, Candied Pecans, and Sweet Goat Cheese drizzled with a Lemon Vanilla Bean Dressing.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 18 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 373 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounces Spring Mix or Romaine Lettuce chopped
    • 6 ounces Blackberries
    • 6 ounces Raspberries
    • 4 ounce Sweet Blueberry or Cranberry Goat Cheese
    • Candied Pecans:
    • 2 Tablespoons Butter
    • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
    • ¾ cup Pecans

    Lemon Vanilla Bean Dressing:

    • ¾ cup Canola Oil
    • ¼ cup Lemon Juice fresh squeezed
    • ½ teaspoon Lemon Zest
    • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Extract
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • <span class="mceItemHidden" data-mce-bogus="1"><span></span>Heat nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Add the butter and sugar and once it has melted toss in the pecans and continue to stir until coated. Let cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and place pecans on waxed paper and let cool.</span>
    • In bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, vanilla and salt.
    • In large bowl, toss spring mix or romaine, blackberries, raspberries, candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese. Toss with lemon vanilla bean dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 373kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 157mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 610IUVitamin C: 19.7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Berry Candied Pecan Salad with Lemon Vanilla Bean Dressing by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.comIf there is ever candied nuts listed in a salad, I am sold. Just by sauteing the nuts in a little sugar, you create something sinful. You can use pecans, almonds, walnuts, or your favorite nut in this salad.

    The lemon vanilla bean dressing is beyond delicious! The vanilla bean paste brings out the sweetness of the berries and the lemon is the perfect balancer of the greens.

    Berry Candied Pecan Salad with Lemon Vanilla Bean Dressing by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

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    Comments

    1. Riley

      April 03, 2023 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      This salad was so easy to make and seriously so yummy. I’ll definitely be making it again!

      Reply
    2. Indy

      March 28, 2023 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This salad is amazing!

      Reply
    3. Bella

      March 28, 2023 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! So yummy!!!

      Reply
    4. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      April 08, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      This is so perfect for spring. Love using berries in salad.. so beautiful too.

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        April 09, 2016 at 11:47 pm

        Hi Thalia! Thank you so much for stopping by and for the nice compliment. Have a great day!

        Reply

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