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Sweet Tooth Salad

Can I offer you a salad?  No, the blog hasn’t been hacked, there actually is a salad on here, but I think it’s a salad that even those with a strong sweet tooth will love, which is why I call it my Sweet Tooth Salad.  This is my all time favorite salad and I’ve made it for many years. I actually shared an earlier version of this salad probably seven years ago here on the blog.  While I was making myself this salad the other day, I figured this gem of a salad could make another appearance here on the site.

Sweet Tooth Salad

Let’s be honest, I’m usually not the person who goes out to dinner and orders a salad.  I’m just not that girl.   Every now and then a salad will catch my eye, but for the most part, I want a nice hot meal that someone else made for me.  And shopped for.  And did the dishes for.  And cleaned up after.    But back to salad.  I had a salad similar to this many years ago at a wedding, and I absolutely fell in love with it.  It’s a great combo of so many flavors, with sweet and tart notes, crunchy bites, chewy bites, it’s got a lot going on.

Chicken Apple And Pecan Salad

I’m not a big recipe follower with things like salads.  I don’t measure, I eyeball everything and what goes into my salad can be very dependent on what I’ve got in my fridge, and more often than not, what I did or did not forget at the store.   When the stars align, this salad is made up of the following items…   Baby spinach, dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, sliced apples, feta cheese, candied pecans, grilled chicken and a drizzle of poppy seed dressing.

Sweet Tooth Salad Ingredients

So. Darn. Good.  If I’m serving this as a side, then I usually leave out chicken. If I want it as a main dish or complete meal, then chicken please!  While this is my absolute favorite combo for this salad, I do mix it up. Feta or goat cheese can be swapped for blue cheese. Candied pecans (the amazing things that they are) can be swapped for regular pecans or walnuts. Apple or pear, whatever is on hand. And if one of the items is missing, that’s okay as well. Sometimes I skip the dressing all together.  As always I’m all about flexibility and working with what you have.

Sweet Tooth Salad (13 of 6) Sweet Tooth Salad

My favorite salad, perfet for thsoe with a sweet tooth!

I am not very scientific in my measuring with salads, and think that making them to taste and working with what you have and what you like (or do not like) is a great way to go.   Here is a recipe outline for this salad…

Sweet Tooth Salad

Sweet Tooth Salad

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Ingredients

Ingredient amounts are based on what you like or need, use as little or as much of ingredients as you like.

  • Baby spinach or other greens
  • Sliced apples or pears
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Dried cranberries
  • Nuts such as candied pecans regular pecans or walnuts
  • Feta or blue cheese
  • Sliced grilled chicken
  • Dressing such as poppy seed or even a raspberry vinaigrette

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients in the amounts that you enjoy and serve!
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If you like this fruit and nut filled salad, I think you’ll also enjoy this Blueberry Apple Walnut Salad from Barefeet In The Kitchen. It pairs a spring mix with apples, blueberries, walnuts and goat cheese. Make sure to check it out!

The perfect salad for a sweet tooth

Enjoy!

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About author Christi Johnstone of Love From The Oven

Christi is the baker, cook, blogger, food photographer, recipe developer and sprinkle lover behind Love From The Oven. As a busy mom, it's important to Christi that her recipes are family-friendly and picky eater approved. In addition to running Love From The Oven, Christi is the author of The My Little Pony Baking Book and Smart Cookie, and the co-author of Peeps-A-Licious.
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  1. MonicaP says

    March 28, 2014 at 9:23 am

    Yum and sooo easy! Will put these ingredients on my shopping list this week 🙂

    Monica.

    Reply
    • Christi says

      March 28, 2014 at 11:32 am

      Monica, I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Deb says

    March 29, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Love this salad and make it often. I also switch it out in the fall with diced red pears, swiss cheese cubes and cashews.. both are amazing

    Reply
    • Christi says

      March 30, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      Deb, that sounds like a fabulous combo!

      Reply
  3. Graham @ Glazed & Confused says

    March 29, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    I love love love salad, especially this kind!
    Anything with fruit, nuts, and chicken is my go to.
    This looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Christi says

      March 30, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      Graham, sounds like we are on the same salad page! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Aqiyl Aniys says

    March 29, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Yes, yes, yes! I love salads and your is beautiful. Awesome ingredients.

    Reply
    • Christi says

      March 30, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks Aqiyl, it is such a fun combo of ingredients for sure!

      Reply
  5. Crystal says

    March 29, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    Super yummy! With the warmer weather, I’ve been craving salads. Can’t wait to make this one. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Christi says

      March 30, 2014 at 12:06 pm

      Thanks Crystal! I’m the same way, when the weather starts to heat up I’m ready for something lighter, and this salad is great for that!

      Reply
  6. Medeja says

    March 30, 2014 at 2:17 am

    This salad both looks and sounds amazing! I am sure it tasted great. Definitely something I would enjoy 🙂

    Reply
    • Christi says

      March 30, 2014 at 12:03 pm

      Medeja, I hope you get a chance to enjoy one soon! 🙂

      Reply
  7. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    March 31, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    “sweet tooth salad” – how can I say no?! All my favorites in one!

    Reply
    • Christi says

      April 1, 2014 at 11:09 am

      It truly is my favorite salad ever Sally! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Serene@HouseofYumm says

    April 1, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Any salad that is called a “Sweet Tooth” salad is for me!! I love the combination of fruit with the spinach 🙂 Definitely will be making this!

    Reply
  9. Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says

    May 2, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I definitely have a sweet tooth for my salads, but it’s got to be a sweet AND salty salad for me. The fruit & feta combo is where it’s at!!

    Reply
  10. Maureen says

    January 2, 2018 at 8:16 am

    Love love pomegranate seeds. I eat them just by themselves for breakfast. Apparently very good for you healthwise–I just like them.
    Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  11. Nate says

    November 1, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Great meal but its no nut november so why is there candied pecans!?

    Reply
    • Christi says

      November 6, 2018 at 10:30 am

      Hi Nate, I have to say I have no idea what no-nut November is! It’s almost always no nut everything in my house due to nut allergies, this is one of the few with tree nuts. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Nate says

    November 5, 2018 at 1:01 am

    Thought it was no nut November? Oh well, great recipe anyway! ????

    Reply
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