Spring Strawberry Fling

By Hklbrries

Note: Green peppercorns are available in cans in some grocery stores. If you can't find green peppercorns, substitute half the amount with crushed black peppercorns.

Ingredients

• Creamy Strawberry Peppercorn Dressing:
• 3 cups fresh farmers' market greens (2 cups fresh baby spinach tossed with 1 cup bitter greens such as arugula or chicory, or any combination of greens)
• 3/4 cup fresh button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 pint strawberries, washed and sliced, divided
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp raspberry vinegar
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 2 tsp green peppercorns (see Note)
• Honey, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Wash, dry and chill the spinach and bitter greens. Slice mushrooms, set aside.

Place half the strawberries in a food processor, along with yogurt, vinegar, orange juice and peppercorns; puree until smooth. Sweeten to your taste with honey and season with a bit of salt.

Toss the greens with the remaining strawberries, mushrooms and desired amount of dressing. You can add other ingredients such as almonds or dried fruits, if you wish.