Strawberry Salad w/ Candied Pecans

Strawberry Salad w/ Candied Pecans & Berry Vinaigrette

This is one of my favorite salads.  So easy and so amazing! You can also try feta and cranberries with this or add watermelon as well.  An unbelievably delicious summer salad!

mixed greens

onions

strawberry slices

CANDIED PECANS:

1/2 cup pecans

2 tbsp melted butter

1/4 cup brown sugar

pinch of salt

• mix butter, brown sugar and salt together in a small bowl until it's completely blended.
• heat mixture in a non-stick pan and constantly stir.  Once it begins to bubble and caramelize add pecans and coat evenly.  Remove from heat and place on a baking sheet or plate to cool.

BERRY VINAIGRETTE:  mix all ingredients together

1 - 1 1/2 cup frozen berries (thawed, with juice)

1/3 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup sugar