This is a lovely salad that is sure to please your pallet! So, take a look at what you'll need.
Salad:
1 bag of Baby Lettuce or Arugula**
12 Strawberries (each quartered with stems removed)
1/2 Red onion (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper
2 small Roma tomatoes thinly sliced
Strawberry Vinaigrette:
6 Strawberries (quartered and finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon fresh peeled and minced ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/2 lemon--squeeze for juice
Black pepper to taste (1 pinch)
Garnish:
1/4 cup honey roasted pecans OR 1/4 cup of praline pecans
Danish Blue Cheese
Preparation:
Toss together salad leaves, strawberries, red onion, chopped roasted red bell pepper, and sliced Roma tomatoes. Cover and set aside in refrigerator to chill.
**Butter lettuce, spinach leaves, or any dark green lettuce is a good option.**
In a small bowl, combine (by whisking) finely minced ginger, vegetable oil, balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar, lemon juice, and black pepper. After whisking together, add chopped strawberries and chill for 15 minutes.
Remove salad and vinaigrette from fridge. Whisk vinaigrette again. Toss salad again with vinaigrette and top with pecans and crumbled blue cheese.
Great as a starter for any meal, or pair with a brown sugar, ginger, and soy sauce marinated pan roasted salmon fillet for a wonderful meal.
Add Pino Grigio for the perfect evening. Enjoy!!!
Remember........eat what you love and love what you eat!!!
Shea
