Melt butter over medium-high eat in a non-stick skillet.
Mix in pecans until well coated.
Add brown sugar and salt. Cook until the sugar starts to caramelize (about 2 to 3 minutes).
Spread the pecans on a parchment lined baking sheet to cool completely.
Croutons
Pre-heat oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees. Toss the bread cubes with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, then toast on a baking sheet until they start to brown, but are still soft. Sprinkle with kosher salt, then set aside to cool.
Plate the Salad
Layer the lettuce with the cherries, peach slices, goat cheese, candied pecans and croutons on a plate; then drizzle with olive oil and aged balsamic. Season with freshly ground pepper and flakey salt.
Notes
Makes 4 small salad portions, or 2 entree size portions.