Fresh Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette with Mixed Greens

Fresh strawberry vinaigrette with sliced berries topping mixed greens for a great tasting simple summer lunch. Add some chopped walnuts for that extra crunch. Ummmm good.

Inspired by a Rachel Ray Food Network recipe that used strawberry jam I modified to use fresh berries instead.
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Notes: The Rachel Ray recipe used jam and I used the ripest berries and mashed them with some sugar.  I find balsamic vinegar very strong tasting and I cut it back by a third. This is listed as an option. I'm adding some chicken next time and my meal will be complete.

 Rinse and trim 2 cups (1 lb.) of fresh strawberries. Set aside 3-4 of the softest berries.

 Chop the soft berries and combine with 1/2 tsp of sugar.

Add 2-3 tsp of balsamic vinegar, 3 T good estra-virgin olive oil and a touch of pepper and salt. I used about 1/8 tsp each. Mix well with a fork, mashing the strawberries into the mix.

Add the sliced berries to 5-6 cups of mixed greens (about 2 hand fulls). Add the dressing and toss until all the greens are moist.

Serve topped with 1-2 T of chipped walnuts on each plate.

Fresh Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette with Mixed Greens

by DrDan at 101 Cooking for Two July-29-2012

Fresh strawberry vinaigrette with sliced berries topping mixed greens for a great tasting simple summer lunch. Add some chopped walnuts for that extra crunch. Ummmm good.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (1 pound) fresh strawberries
• 3 T extra-virgin olive oil
• 2-3 t balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 t white sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1) Rinse and trim 2 cups (1 lb.) of fresh strawberries. Set aside 3-4 of the softest berries.2) Chop the soft berries and combine with 1/2 tsp of sugar.3) Add 2-3 tsp of balsamic vinegar, 3 T good estra-virgin olive oil and a touch of pepper and salt. I used about 1/8 tsp each. Mix well with a fork, mashing the strawberries into the mix.4) Add the sliced berries to 5-6 cups of mixed greens (about 2 hand fulls). Add the dressing and toss until all the greens are moist.5) Serve topped with 1-2 T of chipped walnuts on each plate.

Details

Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Yield: 4 servings

Updated

July 29 2012

DrDan