Balsamic-Strawberry Marmalade Salad

Salad with Balsamic-Strawberry Marmalade

For the Balsamic-Strawberry Marmalade:

6 each strawberries, stemmed and cut into quarters

½ cup Balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons Brown sugar

1 cup Olive oil

juice of 1 lemon

Combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small pot. Bring to a simmer and allow the brown sugar to melt. Once the sugar has melted, remove from heat and set aside to cool. You can either strain the strawberries out of the vinegar or keep them in, it’s up to you.

Combine the cooled balsamic vinegar with the olive oil, lemon and salt and pepper.

For the salad:

fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced into ¼ inch thick slices

fresh mozzarella, torn or cut into pieces

a couple handfuls of your favorite greens, we used a local lettuce and arugula

basil leaves, torn into small pieces

chives, cut into short sticks or batonettes

tarragon, roughly chopped

kosher salt, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Arrange the thinly sliced strawberries down on the plate in a single layer.

Combine herbs and greens in a bowl, dress with the balsamic-strawberry vinaigrette. Season with a pinch of kosher salt. Place on top of the sliced strawberries.

Drizzle with vinaigrette all over the plate and extra virgin olive oil if desired.