Easy Appetizer Recipes
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Delicious Strawberry Salad Recipe
If you want to make the most of strawberry season, this salad will help you do it. This salad is so easy even your kids can make it. They will enjoy eating it, too. The flavors combine to make a savory treat. You can serve it for brunch, lunch, or dinner. It goes well on its own or with other savory dishes. This strawberry salad recipe is low in calories and high in taste.
Balsamic vinegar is aromatic. It is made from grape must, which is the first early pressing of juice from the grapes. The balsamic vinegar brings out the best in the strawberries. Be sure you use a good quality balsamic vinegar in this recipe. Goat cheese has been around almost as long as people began drinking goat milk. It is highly digestible and has a tart flavor that goes well with the sweet strawberries. Goat cheese is a wonderful way to add all the nutrients and flavor of cheese without all the calories. Many people who are lactose intolerant have no problem with goat cheese, so this salad lets them enjoy cheese in a new way.
The mint adds a refreshing component to this salad. It is thought that mint was one of the first herbs discovered because of its strong scent. Mint has been enjoyed since the ancient Egyptians were building the pyramids. Look for fresh mint at your supermarket or your local farmers' market. If you decide to grow it yourself, plant it in pots so it does not take over your garden. Peppermint and spearmint have the strongest flavors, but you can also enjoy orange mint, apple mint and even chocolate mint.
Strawberry, Mint and Goat Cheese Salad
Ingredients -
3 cups strawberries, quartered
1 Tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup crumbled goat cheese
Mixed greens
Preparation:
Mix the strawberries, mint, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine thoroughly. Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Sprinkle the top with crumbled goat cheese. Serve immediately with mixed greens.
(Serves 6)
Photo Description:
This delicious strawberry salad combines the sweetness of strawberries with the savory flavor of balsamic vinegar and goat cheese. The mint provides a fresh burst. This is a unique salad that will be remembered. The flavors combine really nicely to create a creamy, yet flavorful salad. Each bite has the potential to be different. This salad also makes quite a visual impression. The bright red strawberries contrast nicely with the white goat cheese and the green mint and lettuce. Serve it as a first course or as a light lunch. It makes a nice appetizer for savory main dishes.
