Best of all, nothing welcomes in summer like an all-American 4th of July celebration.
Here is some 4th of July trivia for you...
On July 4th, 1777, the newly formed United States Congress authorized a celebratory fireworks display in Philadelphia, Pa. Ships in the harbor were decorated for the occasion, and -- according to research conducted by James R. Heintze of American University -- rockets were fired into the air that night that exploded into the shape of 13 stars.* That was the beginning of our 4th of July fireworks tradition!
Reference: http://education.seattlepi.com/did-fireworks-become-4th-july-tradition-4038.html
Here is some 4th of July trivia for you...
On July 4th, 1777, the newly formed United States Congress authorized a celebratory fireworks display in Philadelphia, Pa. Ships in the harbor were decorated for the occasion, and -- according to research conducted by James R. Heintze of American University -- rockets were fired into the air that night that exploded into the shape of 13 stars.* That was the beginning of our 4th of July fireworks tradition!
Reference: http://education.seattlepi.com/did-fireworks-become-4th-july-tradition-4038.html
Recipe: Red, White and Blue Berry Salad
Nothing's more patriot than the colors of our flag. So this 4th of July, let's celebrate with a yummy salad that is red, white and blue! This salad can be served as a side salad or top it with grilled chicken or salmon and make it a complete meal. I didn't include quantities under the salad ingredients so that you can assemble it as you choose. The vinaigrette recipe will make enough dressing for 4 main course sized salads.
Ingredients Baby Spinach Soft Goat Cheese Fresh strawberries Fresh Blueberries Toasted Pecans Grilled Chicken or salmon--optional Note: Don't eat dairy? Substitute white beans or a nut cheese for the goat cheese. | Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette enough for 4 main course sized salads 1.5 cups fresh strawberries 1T Fresh lemon juice 1.5T white balsamic vinegar 1 T honey--to taste 4-5 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil or you could use a lighter olive oil or nut oil such as almond or walnut oil 1/4-1/2 t sea salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste You can add a teaspoon of chopped shallot or red onion if you'd like. |
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Place all dressing ingredients into a blender except oil and blend until smooth. With blender running, drizzle the olive oil in. Taste by dipping in a spinach leaf. Adjust honey, salt and pepper to taste. The amount of honey you need will depend on the sweetness of the strawberries.
Note: to toast pecans, place them on a toaster oven tray and bake about 5 minutes on 300--until you just start to smell them. Watch them closely because nuts burn easily. Alternately, you can toast them in a pan on the stove shaking the pan to prevent burning.
Directions:
To assemble the salad, layer baby spinach, then sliced strawberries and chunks of soft goat cheese, then top with blueberries and toasted pecans.
If you would like your salad as a main course, you can add grilled chicken or grilled or poached salmon.
Drizzle with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing and Enjoy!
Inspired by the Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar's Strawberry Patch Chicken Salad
Place all dressing ingredients into a blender except oil and blend until smooth. With blender running, drizzle the olive oil in. Taste by dipping in a spinach leaf. Adjust honey, salt and pepper to taste. The amount of honey you need will depend on the sweetness of the strawberries.
Note: to toast pecans, place them on a toaster oven tray and bake about 5 minutes on 300--until you just start to smell them. Watch them closely because nuts burn easily. Alternately, you can toast them in a pan on the stove shaking the pan to prevent burning.
Directions:
To assemble the salad, layer baby spinach, then sliced strawberries and chunks of soft goat cheese, then top with blueberries and toasted pecans.
If you would like your salad as a main course, you can add grilled chicken or grilled or poached salmon.
Drizzle with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing and Enjoy!
Inspired by the Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar's Strawberry Patch Chicken Salad
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