Strawberry salad: a fresh and light summer appetizer
A burst of colors and flavors
Summer is around the corner, and with it comes the desire for freshness and lightness. Strawberry salad is the perfect dish to satisfy this need, combining taste and wellness in an irresistible combination. If you’re like me, who loves pairing fruit with savory ingredients, here’s the perfect recipe for you
The undisputed stars of this recipe are the strawberries, red fruits rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which give the salad a vibrant color and a sweet and tangy flavor. But strawberry salad doesn’t stop there: with the addition of other ingredients like lettuce, arugula, mint, walnuts, feta cheese, or cherry mozzarella, it transforms into a complete and nutritious dish, suitable as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
An explosion of taste with every bite
The preparation ofstrawberry salad is really simple and quick. Just wash and cut the strawberries, season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a few drops of balsamic vinegar, and add the other ingredients as desired. In a few minutes you’ll have a fresh and tasty dish, perfect for a lunch break or a light dinner, but it can also be served as a side dish or a main course.
It is an ideal dish for those who follow a healthy and balanced diet, but also for those who simply want to enjoy a fresh and flavorful meal.
Strawberry salad, color, and harmony
A versatile dish that can be customized according to your tastes. If you love strong flavors, you can add a pinch of black pepper or a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar. If you prefer a more delicate taste, you can use white balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. And for a crunchy touch, you can add some toasted walnuts or sesame seeds, or pumpkin seeds
Below are other fruit salads:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 248.08 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 6.83 (g) of which sugars 3.78 (g)
- Proteins 15.24 (g)
- Fat 18.18 (g) of which saturated 8.31 (g)of which unsaturated 5.01 (g)
- Fibers 1.68 (g)
- Sodium 697.53 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups strawberries
- 3 1/2 cups lamb's lettuce (corn salad)
- 3 1/2 cups arugula
- as needed baby zucchini
- as needed pumpkin seeds
- as needed sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1 3/4 cups cherry mozzarella balls
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
- as needed balsamic vinegar
- as needed salt
Tools
- Cutting Board Axer Set Plastic Kitchen Cutting Boards – 4 Pieces Large Professional Cutting Board – Flexible Cutting Board – Set of Colored Kitchen Boards
- Knife Schwertkrone Set of 4 Kitchen Knives Solingen – 4 Pieces (2 Straight and 2 Curved), Stainless Steel, Made in Germany, for Fruit, Vegetables, and Mushrooms
Steps
Wash and clean the fruits and vegetables. Place the arugula and lamb’s lettuce at the bottom of the bowls, add halved cherry tomatoes and strawberries, diced cheese, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and season with EVO oil, salt, and balsamic vinegar. Serve with good crusty bread
Tips for a perfect strawberry salad
Dry the strawberries well before adding them to the salad. This way, the dressing will adhere better. Use fresh and crisp lettuce. You can use romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, or a mix of different lettuces. Dress the salad with a simple dressing made of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt. You can also add other ingredients to the dressing, like lemon juice, honey, or mustard. Instead of mozzarella balls, you can use fresh cheese or feta
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How is it best to serve strawberry salad?
Serve the strawberry salad immediately after preparing it. This way, the strawberries will retain their freshness and flavor.
