Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and arrange pecans on a bare baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake pecans for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant and deep golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 3

While pecans are toasting, prep remaining salad ingredients and add to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Prepare dressing in a mixing bowl or mason jar by adding all ingredients and whisking or shaking vigorously to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed.

Step 5

Add pecans to salad and top with dressing. Toss to combine and serve immediately. Serves two as an entrée and 4 as a side (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size).

Step 6

Store leftovers (dressing separate from salad) covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days (though best when fresh). Dressing should keep at room temperature for 2-3 days when well sealed.