Strawberry & Swiss Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Patio weather is certainly upon us!  What better contribution to the BBQ than a fun and delicious salad!  This simple Strawberry and Swiss Salad is a sure-fire crowd pleaser. I love this mix because it combines the sweet from the Ontario local strawberries and the savoury from the Swiss cheese. Feel free to share your favourite summer salads! If you’re not a fan of swiss cheese, swap it out for cheddar or feta, or try this Strawberry, Avocado & Feta Salad recipe!

Next time you are at the farmer’s market or simply exploring the produce aisles, keep an eye out for my five favourite Ontario-grown goodies. In this blog, I will highlight some the nutritional benefits, how to use them and also how to store them for maximum freshness. Here’s a little sneak peak of the tips you’ll see in the post!

Top 3 Reasons to Eat Seasonally:

• Saves money, this is because these foods are in peak supply and without expensive transportation costs
• Foods are picked at peak freshness, consequently providing you with the best tasting foods
• Supports not only the local economy, but also Ontario farmers

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 cups mixed salad greens,washed
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1/3 cup Swisscheese,cubed
• 3 Tbsp sunflower seeds, unsalted
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Optional: Drizzle aged balsamic along top of salad

Instructions for Strawberry & Swiss Salad:

1. Firstly, clean salad greens and place into large bowl.
2. Secondly, add strawberries, Swiss cheese, and seeds on top of salad greens.
3. Drizzle greens and toppings with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
4. Finally, toss to combine.

Now it’s your turn! Have you given this salad recipe a try? Or is there another salad recipe of mine that’s a staple in your kitchen? Additionally, what’s your favourite summer salad ingredient?

Strawberry & Swiss Salad

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This simple Strawberry and Swiss cheese salad is a sure-fire crowd pleaser!

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Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens, washed
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1/3 cup Swiss cheese, cubed
• 3 Tbsp sunflower seeds, unsalted
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Optional: Drizzle aged balsamic along top of salad

Instructions

1. Clean salad greens and place into large bowl.
2. Add strawberries, Swiss cheese, and seeds on top of salad greens.
3. Drizzle greens and toppings with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
4. Toss to combine.