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Strawberry and Pecan Keto Salad

Fresh, bright fruit and rich, caramelized nuts make this strawberry and pecan keto salad irresistibly delicious! Plus, it’s ready in less than 10 minutes.

Before you scroll, this post contains tips, tricks, and FAQs about the ingredients and recipe. Don’t worry, no long-winded stories here!

Salad with strawberry slices, chopped pecans, and goat cheeseRoasted nuts have a rich earthiness that pairs so well with sweet, mildly-tart berry flavors. It reminds me of a pie… but, in this case, it’s in salad form.

Yes, I know that sounds weird, but let’s go with it.

Strawberries and pecans are a classic combination. And once you add a little goat cheese and some greens tossed in a creamy dressing, you will have yourself the PERFECT salad.

Have different berries or nuts on hand?

No problem! Feel free to use what you have available (nobody wants to run to the store just for one recipe ingredient).

There are so many variations of berry-nut salads, and each one is outrageously delicious. If you’d like to see some other options, grab a copy of my free Keto Berry Nut Salad recipe builder!

Ok, now that you have your perfect ingredients ready, let’s talk about this AWESOME salad!

Are strawberries good for Keto?

First thing’s first: are strawberries good for a keto diet?

100 grams of strawberries have 7.7 grams of carbs and 2 grams of fiber, leaving us with 5.7 net carbs. This serving size also has 4.9 grams of sugar.

I usually measure out 60-80 grams of strawberries for this salad. Of course, you can adjust the serving size based on your macros. This may not seem like a lot of fruit. Depending on their size, 75 grams may only be a few strawberries.

The key to making your strawberries go a long way is cutting them into slices. Strawberries have a vibrant flavor that stands out against the other ingredients. By slicing them up, you’ll end up with way more bites that include that strong strawberry taste.

Overall, berries are your best bet when it comes to low-carb fruits. That’s why I love making my berry nut salads!

Ingredients for strawberry pecan salad

Here’s what I use per salad:

  • 45 grams (about one bowlful) spring mix lettuce
  • 75 grams strawberry slices
  • 28 grams raw pecans, chopped (available on Amazon)
  • ½ oz goat cheese crumbles
  • 1 tbsp creamy salad dressing (I use Primal Kitchen Ranch or Green Goddess)
  • 4-5 drops liquid stevia extract (available on Amazon)
  • Cooking spray (I use Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Spray)
  • Salt to taste

To make this salad for more than one person, just double, triple, or even quadruple the ingredients!

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Salad with strawberry slices, chopped pecans, and goat cheese, as seen from above

How to make a strawberry and pecan salad

This salad comes together in about 10 minutes. Just chop your ingredients, then pan-roast the pecans while you assemble the rest of the salad.

  1. Wash and slice the strawberries.
  2. Roughly chop the pecans. 
  3. In a small skillet over low heat, add the chopped pecans. Spray lightly with cooking spray and add a pinch of salt, then stir to combine. 
  4. Continue cooking on low heat, stirring occasionally, as you assemble the rest of the salad. The pecans are done once they are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
  5. As the pecans cook, add the lettuce to your salad bowl.
  6. Add 1 tbsp of dressing, then toss to combine.
  7. Add the strawberry slices and goat cheese.
  8. Once the pecans are done, remove from heat and add the stevia extract drops (if you don’t have extract drops, replace with 1 tbsp granulated sweetener). Stir to combine. 
  9. Add the pecans to the salad and serve!

That’s it! I love how simple this salad is to throw together. 

Depending on how like your pecans, you’re welcome to make them even sweeter. I recommend adding the sweetener slowly and tasting as you go so you don’t end up with overly-sweetened nuts.

Nutritional info for this salad

Your exact macro breakdown will depend on the ingredients you use (especially your salad dressing), so this information should just be used as a reference.

For me, this salad came out to:

  • CALORIES: 334
  • PROTEIN: 7 grams
  • NET CARBS: 8.8 grams
  • TOTAL CARBS: 12.8 grams
  • FIBER: 4 grams
  • FAT: 29.7 grams

Enjoy, and don’t forget to swipe my Keto Berry Nut Salad recipe builder!

Strawberry and Pecan Keto Salad
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
5 mins
Total time
10 mins
 
Fresh, bright fruit and rich, caramelized nuts make this strawberry and pecan keto salad irresistibly delicious. Plus it's ready in under 10 minutes!
Author: Damn Good Keto
Recipe type: Entrée
Details: Keto, Low Carb
Serves: 1 salad
Ingredients
  • 45 grams (about one bowlful) spring mix lettuce
  • 75 grams strawberry slices
  • 28 grams raw pecans, chopped (available on Amazon)
  • ½ oz goat cheese crumbles
  • 1 tbsp creamy salad dressing (I use Primal Kitchen Ranch or Green Goddess)
  • 4-5 drops liquid stevia extract (available on Amazon)
  • Cooking spray (I use Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Spray)
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Wash and slice the strawberries.
  2. Roughly chop the pecans.
  3. In a small skillet over low heat, add the chopped pecans. Spray lightly with cooking spray and add a pinch of salt, then stir to combine.
  4. Continue cooking on low heat, stirring occasionally, as you assemble the rest of the salad. The pecans are done once they are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
  5. As the pecans cook, add the lettuce to your salad bowl.
  6. Add 1 tbsp of dressing, then toss to combine.
  7. Add the strawberry slices and goat cheese.
  8. Once the pecans are done, remove from heat and add the stevia extract drops (if you don’t have extract drops, replace with 1 tbsp granulated sweetener). Stir to combine.
  9. Add the pecans to the salad and serve!
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