Recipes : Strawberry Salad with Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Strawberry Salad with Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Description: Liven up your salad with this delightful and easy variation. Fresh strawberries add sweetness to dark, leafy greens, and with our tangy homemade maple-balsamic vinaigrette you won't believe how tasty salad can be. If you have a few walnuts and feta or goat cheese crumbles to toss on go for it. Perfect for a special occasion or an everyday treat.

Servings: 3

Cost per Serving: $1.55 per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 cups lettuces $2.00
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced $0.50
  • 1 sprig of fresh mint * -
  • 1 ounce walnuts, chopped $0.75
  • 1 ounce goat cheese or feta * -
  • 1 pinch black pepper $0.10
  • For the Maple-Balsamic Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar plus one teaspoon $0.56
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup $0.17
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce $0.10
  • 1/3 cup olive oil $0.48
*Optional ingredients - not counted in pricing.

Instructions

  1. Combine the lettuce and strawberries and optional mint, nuts and cheese in a large bowl.
  2. Prepare the vinaigrette: combine all ingredients in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well, until the dressing is well mixed and creamy in texture.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, finish with a grind of fresh black pepper and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries for this festive salad.
  • Refrigerated, the Maple-Balsamic salad dressing keeps well for up to a week. Make a large batch and keep on hand for quick salad courses.