Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Fruit Recipe
Strawberry and Pecan Salad with Honey Dressing
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Fruit-5048
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Ingredients |
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1 cup |
strawberries, rinsed, dried, hulled and sliced |
1 |
ripe avocado, sliced |
3 cups |
salad greens (arugula, romaine, leaf lettuce) |
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toasted pecans |
2 tablespoons |
olive oil |
2 teaspoons |
natural sugar |
4 teaspoons |
honey (tupelo, orange blossom) |
1 tablespoon |
cider vinegar |
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juice from 1/2 lemon |
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kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste |
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Preparation
In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, olive oil, honey, vinegar and lemon juice. Taste vinaigrette for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Arrange the salad greens in a serving bowl or on individual plates and add slices of avocado and strawberries on top. Lightly drizzle dressing to taste and then top with toasted pecans. Serve as soon as salad is complete.
Yield
4 servings
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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