California Strawberry Salad
 
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A savory salad courtesy of True Food Kitchen and the California Strawberry Commission. Used by permission.
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Recipe type: Appetiser
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 cups snap peas, cleaned
  • 1 fennel bulb, diced
  • 1 pint strawberries, washed and sliced
  • 4 oz baby greens
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for roasting
  • 1 Tbsp agave nectar
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1⁄2 cup goat cheese
  • 1⁄2 cup toasted walnuts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Blanch the snap peas in salted boiling water for 30 seconds. Refresh in ice water immediately after cooking to lock in the bright green color and to keep from overcooking.
  2. Lay out the fennel on a sheet pan. Season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast snap peas at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until tender and caramelized. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 45 minutes.
  3. Arrange strawberries, baby greens, blanched snap peas and roasted fennel in a large salad bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the agave nectar and balsamic vinegar with the olive oil to create the vinaigrette. Whisk until incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Divide on four plates and drizzle vinaigrette over the salad. Top the salad with equal parts goat cheese and walnuts.
Recipe by StreamingGourmet at http://blog.streaminggourmet.com/2012/09/09/california-strawberry-salad/