Hunters Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette and Candied Pecans

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and refreshing Hunter’s Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette and Candied Pecans, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. This gourmet salad combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onions, all elevated by the sweetness of fresh raspberries and crunchy homemade candied pecans. The star of the dish is the luscious raspberry vinaigrette, a quick yet elegant blend of raspberry vinegar, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard that complements the tangy crumbled feta cheese beautifully. This salad comes together in just 40 minutes and is ideal as a colorful appetizer, light lunch, or refreshing dinner side. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself, this recipe is a guaranteed showstopper! Perfect for lovers of gourmet salads, it’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup Candied pecans (see directions)
• 0.25 cup Fresh raspberries
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Raspberry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Pecans, halved
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare the candied pecans: In a small skillet over medium heat, combine the pecans, granulated sugar, and water. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and coats the pecans, about 3-4 minutes. Spread the pecans onto parchment paper to cool and harden.

Step 2

2. Make the raspberry vinaigrette: In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, raspberry vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified. Set aside.

Step 3

3. Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and fresh raspberries.

Step 4

4. Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and the candied pecans.

Step 5

5. Drizzle the raspberry vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Step 6

6. Serve immediately and enjoy your Hunter's Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette and Candied Pecans!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1142.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2292.4

Total Fat 184.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2253.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.4g	0%
Total Sugars 108.9g
Protein 39.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 894.7mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 2316.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.1%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 24.4%