RestaurantsD'ServeBig Spring Salad Recipe

Big Spring Salad Recipe

Inspired by D'Serve
Time20m
Serves4

sliced strawberries, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, fennel fronds, radish & creamy white balsamic dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad

Method

Salad

1

Prep produce

Rinse all produce and dry thoroughly in a salad spinner or on clean towels. Hull strawberries and slice thinly. Thinly slice cucumber and radishes. Halve cherry tomatoes. Chop fennel fronds finely.

2

In a large salad bowl combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and radish slices. Scatter chopped fennel fronds over the top.

3

If using nuts, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned. Cool and sprinkle on salad just before serving.

Creamy White Balsamic Dressing

4

In a small bowl or jar combine the white balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced shallot, and lemon juice. Whisk until honey is dissolved.

5

Add the Greek yogurt and whisk to combine until smooth.

6

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking (or put lid on jar and shake vigorously) until the dressing is emulsified and creamy.

7

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust sweetness or acidity by adding a little more honey or white balsamic if needed.

8

Taste and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes if time allows to let flavors meld. Stir or shake again before using.

9

Dress the salad: pour desired amount of dressing over the salad (about 3–4 tablespoons for 6 cups greens for light coating) and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.