Hot Honey Balsamic Berry Salad with Spicy Candied Pecans

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup goat cheese, crumbled

• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons hot honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

1. 01
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 02
   In a small bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add pecans and toss to coat evenly.
3. 03
   Spread pecans on prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool.
4. 04
   In a jar, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, hot honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper. Secure the lid and shake well until emulsified.
5. 05
   In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and crumbled goat cheese.
6. 06
   Drizzle the hot honey balsamic dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. 07
   Top the salad with cooled spicy candied pecans and serve immediately.