Wednesday 23 May 2012

Spinach Strawberry Salad with Red Onions


Local strawberries are in season generally from mid June to early July.  These gems are bursting with flavour and flavonoids.  Pick them fresh from your local berry farm, or buy them from a roadside stand.

Incorporate antioxidant rich local strawberries into every meal from breakfast, lunch and supper to dessert.

This salad is simple and makes your taste buds tingle!

Salad
- 3 cups chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- sliced red onion to taste

Balsamic Vinaigrette
Makes 1 cup
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp grainy mustard
- 1/4 tsp sea salt

Place salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Dress with a few tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette and toss.

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