Candied Pecan and Goat Cheese Salad with Spicy Roasted Strawberry Dressing

Ingredients

• Candied Nuts

• 2 cup pecan halves
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cardamom

• Salad

• 2 cups baby spinach, washed
• 2 large carrots, julienned
• 8 oz soft creamy goat cheese, broken up into small balls
• 2 mangos, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons hemp hearts

• Dressing

• 10 strawberries
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 teaspoons Sriracha
• 4 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons chia seeds

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 300F. In a medium bowl mix nuts with egg white, sugar, and cardamom. Evenly distribute pecans on a baking tray and cook for approx 8 minutes. Stir and break up nuts and c
2. Halve strawberries and roast in oven for approx. 10 minutes. Allow to cool then place in a blender along with olive oil, vinegar, lime and sriracha seasoning, and blend until well combined. Dressing should be smooth and creamy. Add chia seeds and set aside.
3. In a large bowl mix spinach, carrots, goat cheese, mango and candied pecans.
4. Divide salad equally between 4 plates and add a sprinkling of hemp hearts. Serve with strawberry dressing.