Berry Summer Salad

Ingredients for Strawberry Balsamic:

  • 1 container fresh strawberries
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, grated
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup Adoro Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 6 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients for Salad:

  • Mixed spring greens
  • 4 strips cooked and crispy bacon, chopped
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 6 ounces fresh strawberries, raspberries and blackberries
  • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios

Directions:

  1. Place strawberries into a bowl with 1 tbsp of sugar. Use fork to mash and set aside.
  2. In a jar, add garlic, pepper, chili flakes, Adoro Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar, honey, and olive oil.
  3. Strain strawberry mash with a strainer using a rubber spatula to press fruit collecting the juice in a bowl discarding any seeds. Secure lid and shake well.
  4. Arrange spring mix and top with grilled chicken (if using), avocado, berries, crumbled feta, chopped bacon, pistachios and drizzle the strawberry vinaigrette over and enjoy!