Kelli's Kitchen

Strawberry and Blue Cheese Salad

There is no better way to celebrate the beginning of Summer then by strawberry picking.  We found a great u pick farm in Maryland and had a wonderful time.  The strawberries were so sweet and juicy. This is one of our favorite things to do as a family, and we always pick much more than we need. This time was no exception.  We were able to freeze some, make jelly with some, and enjoy the rest in many of my recipes.  I was able to put this salad together with greens from our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and our freshly picked strawberries.  I also made my own balsamic vinaigrette, but you could use whatever you have on hand.  If you are interested in joining a CSA you can visit, www.localharvest.com, or if you are looking for places to pick your own fruit and vegetables then visit, www.pickyourown.org.

Ingredients
1 bunch lettuce
Strawberries sliced
Walnuts
Blue cheese crumbles
Green onion sliced

Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove minced
1 teaspoon of sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Once you have put your salad together, then whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and pour over salad.  Enjoy!