Strawberries are now in season, so you know spring is here. This recipe is a basic salad but the dressing makes it something special. Enjoy spring!
Mixed Greens, Strawberries and Bleu Cheese Salad
1 bag mixed greens of choice
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 pound bleu cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup pecans, optional (available at the Co-Op)
Basil Vinaigrette (recipe below)
Mix all but Vinaigrette in a large bowl. This can be done several hours ahead. Just before serving, toss with vinaigrette.
Basil Vinaigrette
1 large clove garlic
2 tablespoons sugar
.67 oz package fresh basil ( in a plastic container with fresh herbs)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (organic apple cider vinegar - Co-Op)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
With the processor running, drop the garlic down the feed tube. Add the sugar, basil salt and pepper. Process. Add vinegar and process until basil is finely cut in. Slowly add the vegetable oil. Can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.
Yield: 4 servings
Source
Helen S. Fletcher
Pastry Like a Pro
Mixed Greens, Strawberries and Bleu Cheese Salad
1 bag mixed greens of choice
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 pound bleu cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup pecans, optional (available at the Co-Op)
Basil Vinaigrette (recipe below)
Mix all but Vinaigrette in a large bowl. This can be done several hours ahead. Just before serving, toss with vinaigrette.
Basil Vinaigrette
1 large clove garlic
2 tablespoons sugar
.67 oz package fresh basil ( in a plastic container with fresh herbs)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (organic apple cider vinegar - Co-Op)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
With the processor running, drop the garlic down the feed tube. Add the sugar, basil salt and pepper. Process. Add vinegar and process until basil is finely cut in. Slowly add the vegetable oil. Can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.
Yield: 4 servings
Source
Helen S. Fletcher
Pastry Like a Pro
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