This variation of the classic Cobb salad features local strawberries complemented with a sweet maple dressing—the perfect summer meal. This recipe and photo are from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, will inspire you to incorporate fresh strawberries into a variety of meals. Enjoy!
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serves 4
3 tbsp (45 mL) apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp (25 mL) Ontario maple syrup
1 tbsp (15 mL) grainy mustard
6 tbsp (90 mL) vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad:
8 cups (1 L) torn Ontario lettuce, such as leaf or romaine
2 cups (500 mL) sliced Ontario strawberries
1-1/3 cups (325 mL) chopped or sliced cooked Ontario chicken (about 200 g)
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario gouda cheese
1 cup (250 mL) halved Ontario grape tomatoes
1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced Ontario red onion
4 hard-cooked Ontario eggs, chopped
6 slices Ontario bacon, cooked and chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, maple syrup and mustard. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Salad: On serving platter, place lettuce in an even layer. In rows, arrange strawberries, chicken, cheese, tomatoes, onion and eggs. Sprinkle with bacon and pepper. Serve with dressing.
Nutritional Information:
1 serving
PROTEIN: 36 grams
FAT: 42 grams
CARBOHYDRATE: 21 grams
CALORIES: 601
FIBRE: 4 grams
SODIUM: 790 mg
