Ingredients For the Dressing
Drizzle approximately 3 tbsp of the strawberry dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Homemade Lemonade If the kids want to help make something special for the BBQ, let them make the drink! Ingredients
• 1/2 cup sliced strawberries • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar • 1 tbsp chopped shallot • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup • 1/2 tsp salt • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste For the Salad • 8–10 oz arugula, spinach or a mixture of both • 1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves or basil leaves • 1 lb strawberries, hulled and sliced • 1 cup sliced cucumber • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved • 1/4 cup sliced red onion • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Directions
• 1 cup granulated sugar • 1 cup fresh lemon juice • 9 cups water, divided • Ice, for serving • Lemon slices, for garnish Directions completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. In a large pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup and the remaining 8 cups of cold water. Stir well.
To make the simple syrup, in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir in the sugar until
In a blender or small food processor, combine 1/2 cup sliced strawberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped shallot, lemon juice, honey, salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Place arugula and spinach in a large salad bowl or ser- ving platter. Top with the remaining sliced strawberries, parsley or basil leaves, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion and crumbled feta cheese.
Serve over ice and garnish with fresh lemon slices.
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