Strawberry Balsamic Salad Food

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash and slice the strawberries. Wash and dry the salad greens.
• Thinly slice the red onion Tip: To mellow the flavor, soak the onion slices in cold water for about 20 minutes prior to serving, then drain.
• Optional: In a small saucepan over medium heat, toast the nuts for a few minutes until they are golden brown, stirring frequently and watching carefully so that they don't burn.
• Make the balsamic vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and kosher salt. Then gradually whisk in the olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time until fully emulsified and creamy.
• To serve, spread the greens on a plate and top with strawberries, red onion, almonds, feta cheese crumbles, vinaigrette, and several grinds of black pepper.

EMILY'S STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until blended. Slowly pour in the olive oil, and pulse again until thoroughly blended. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
• Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.

GREEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place jam in a medium bowl and whisk in vinegar then extra-virgin olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper. Add the strawberries and greens to bowl and toss to coat evenly in dressing.

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH BALSAMIC-CARDAMOM DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, cardamom, a pinch of salt and a few generous grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
• Tumble in the strawberries and blackberries, sprinkle the mint over them and gently toss, being careful not to bruise the berries. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your palate.

SWEET BALSAMIC & STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except dressing.
• Drizzle with dressing.

PORK AND BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Place pork in a shallow dish. Add salad dressing; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 8 hours. Combine strawberries, vinegar and sugar; cover and refrigerate., Preheat oven to 425°. Drain and wipe off pork, discarding marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; brown on all sides., Bake until a thermometer reads 145°, 15-20 minutes. Remove from skillet; let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, add broth to skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add strawberry mixture. Heat through., Place greens on a serving platter; sprinkle with cheese. Slice pork; arrange over greens. Top with strawberry mixture.

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH CHOCOLATE BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Divide the rocket between the plates. Slice the cucumber lengthways, seed and slice into halfmoons. Arrange the Stilton, cucumber and strawberries on the rocket. Drizzle dressing on top.
• To make the dressing: Place balsamic vinegar in a saucepan, add caster sugar and dissolve over a gentle heat. Remove from heat and stir in 2 squares of chocolate. Leave to cool at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or dressing will solidify.

5 STAR BALSAMIC STRAWBERRY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Boil balsamic and red wine vinegar and strawberries.
• Reduce by 3/4 (to 1/2 cup).
• Add sugar, diced onion and parsley.
• Simmer 10-15 minutes and cool.
• When cooled, gradually whisk in the oil.