Recipes : 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: $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
Instructions
- Combine the lettuce and strawberries and optional mint, nuts and cheese in a large bowl.
- 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.
- 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.