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Fruit and nut salad in a ceramic bowl with spoons and a cotton napkin on the side.
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Fresh Fruit and Nut Salad

If you are looking for an incredible salad with the perfect balance of greens, fruit, and nuts, this is it. It is simple to make and so delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
cooling time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples, arugula, blackberries, blueberries, honey, pecans, pepitas, sliced almonds, vinaigrette, white wine vinegar
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Amy Sandidge
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Honey pecans

  • ¾ cup pecans
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Salad ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh arugula or other greens
  • 3 cups fresh fruit
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced shallots
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas

White wine vinaigrettes

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar- plus more for soaking the shallots
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a small bowl, add the pecans and drizzle with the honey. Mix to coat. Spread on the parchment paper and bake for 7-10 minutes.
  • While they are baking, add the shallots to a shallow ramekin and cover with white wine vinegar. Let this soak for 10 minutes.
  • When the pecans are baked, let them cool for at least 5 minutes then roughly chop.
  • Mix the ingredients for the white wine vinaigrette. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drain the shallots and the salad is ready to assemble.
  • Start with the arugula base, then add the nuts, shallots, and fruit. Last, drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.

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