Strawberry Tarragon Salad With Aged Balsamic Vinegar Recipes

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH BALSAMIC-CARDAMOM DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the balsamic vinegar, agave nectar, cardamom, a pinch of salt and a few generous grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
• Tumble in the strawberries and blackberries, sprinkle the mint over them and gently toss, being careful not to bruise the berries. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your palate.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Thirty minutes to an hour before serving, combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside at room temperature.
• Place a serving of the strawberries in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream on top and dust lightly with lemon zest.

STRAWBERRY-TARRAGON SHRUB

Steps:

• In a medium nonreactive saucepan (such as stainless steel), combine strawberries with sugar and 1/2 cup water. Let stand, stirring a few times, 1 hour.
• Cook over medium heat until warm to the touch, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a simmer. Remove from heat and add tarragon. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, 24 hours. Remove tarragon; strain mixture, discarding solids, and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 month.
• Fill glasses halfway with ice. Add 3 tablespoons shrub base and 6 ounces seltzer to each; stir once. Garnish with tarragon and fresh berries. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a bowl. Drizzle vinegar over strawberries, and sprinkle with sugar. Stir gently to combine. Cover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour but not more than 4 hours. Just before serving, grind pepper over berries.

EMILY'S STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until blended. Slowly pour in the olive oil, and pulse again until thoroughly blended. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
• Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.

STRAWBERRY-TARRAGON SALAD WITH AGED BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Prepare the flavored vinegar by mashing three strawberries against the side of a small bowl with a fork.
• Add 4 cup of good-quality balsamic vinegar and stir to combine.
• Set this aside at room temperature to allow the vinegar to absorb the strawberry flavor, 1 to 2 hours.
• Strain the flavored vinegar through a sieve, pressing to release all the liquid from the berries. Discard the solids and set the strawberry vinegar aside.
• Meanwhile, cut the remaining strawberries in half lengthwise so they are bite-size. Place the berries in a small, shallow bowl, add the 2 tablespoons of aged balsamic vinegar, and stir to coat.
• Set the berries aside to marinate at room temperature, 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Prepare the vinaigrette by placing the strawberry-flavored vinegar, olive oil, mustard, and salt in a glass jar and tightly close the lid. Shake the jar vigorously to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings to taste.
• Just before serving, place the mixed greens and tarragon in a large salad bowl and toss to combine. Add 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Toss to lightly coat the leaves and taste them to see if more vinaigrette is needed. (Leftover dressing can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.).
• Transfer the greens to individual salad plates. Arrange the marinated strawberries on the greens and sprinkle them with the nuts and cheese. Serve immediately.

SPRING SALAD WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, oil, mustard, tarragon, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add garlic and set aside.
• Cook asparagus until tender crisp. This depends on the size of the asparagus. If you are using thin asparagus this should only take about 3 minutes.
• Slice eggs.
• Divide salad greens between 2 plates.
• Top with eggs, asparagus, tomatoes, sardines and olives.
• Remove the garlic from the dressing and drizzle over the salads.

MOZZARELLA STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH CHOCOLATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook prosciutto over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain and set aside. , Divide salad greens and watercress among six salad plates. Arrange cheese, strawberries and prosciutto over greens., In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Whisk in the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salads.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon.
• Toss greens with dressing in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.

STRAWBERRY TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended. Stir in the chicken, strawberries, peas, celery and onion. Serve over salad greens; sprinkle with pecans.