Strawberry Mozzarella Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Salad - Serves 1

2 cups mixed greens

2 tablespoons toasted almonds

1 ounce mozzarella pearls

4 strawberries, sliced

Place greens on a plate, add strawberries, mozzarella and almonds. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette over top (recipe follows). Serve cold.

Vinaigrette - Makes 1/2 pint

8 oz hulled strawberries, quartered

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar

½ tablespoon honey

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary

1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

2 tablespoons orange juice

Combine strawberries, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, rosemary, pepper and orange juice in food processor until it becomes a dressing like consistency.

Pour dressing into your favorite container. Refrigerate.

Recipe printed from http://TheSlowRoastedItalian.com/