It is tough to find anything more refreshing and delicious than sliced strawberries in the summertime. Those hot summer nights call for cold meals so you don't have to heat your oven.
This recipe is one of my faves and is super quick to make. It's packed with protein and will fill you up. If you have men in the house that want more, simply throw a piece of chicken or steak on the grill and you have a perfect pairing.
I always get one of my kids involved. Here it was easy for her to wash the berries for me. Away we go!
An easy tip is to buy your organic baby field greens prewashed and packaged. That way you can just dump them in a huge salad bowl and you are almost done.
The photo below does not do the size of this salad justice. It is actually an ENORMOUS bowl. Serves 8.
What you'll need:
1 lb. fresh strawberries...sliced lengthwise
1 cup Chinese noodles
12 oz. crumpled blue cheese or gorgonzola
1 cup craisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
6 strips crispy bacon-chopped
***optional---3 green onions-diced (not seen in photo)
Dressing:
Purchase a bottle of your fave "high end" dressing. I know some people prefer Ranch on just about everything but may I suggest a raspberry walnut vinagrette! Have your family try it. They just might realize it tastes great and it's even good for you. Of course you can make your own. I will post some terrific vinagrette recipes next week.
