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Strawberry Fields Forever Salad

(recipe, Bluebird Farmers Market & CSA)


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Introduction

Locally grown in Georgia, farm fresh strawberries add a divine sweetness and flavor to this summer salad. Local Strawberry Honey makes a delicious light and lovely dressing! Bluebird Festival on May 8, 2010 benefits Farm-to-School. We dedicate this festival to local farms and 'Strawberry Fields Forever'!! http://www.bluebirdfestival.ning.com

Ingredients

  1. 1 head of Red leaf or Romaine lettuce
  2. 12 fresh strawberries, sliced
  3. ½ cup Georgia pecans, broken into pieces
  4. ½ red onion, sliced
  5. ½ cucumber, chopped
  6. Options: Asparagus snaps, sugar snow peas
  7. Dressing:
  8. ½ cup local Strawberry Honey (available at Bluebird Market)
  9. ½ cup extra Virgin Olive Oil
  10. ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  11. sea salt and pepper to taste

Steps

  1. Combine and toss together the salad ingredients.
  2. Prepare the dressing by whisking or blending strawberry honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the oil in a slow stream to emulsify.
  3. Serve with Georgia pecans and strawberry garnish.