The salad is great on its own and a perfect base for protein like hard-boiled egg, chicken or bacon.
This is the time of year when I’m frantically trying to make the most of ripe, sweet local produce, especially strawberries and tomatoes that are abundant at the farmer’s markets. Eaten by the handful can only go so far, so lately I’ve been tossing them into smoothies — strawberries plus oat milk plus ice plus 1 medjool date, for added sweetness as needed plus a dash of vanilla — and simple syrups as well as smashing them into vinaigrettes for salads.
About 6 cups fresh tender spinach or mixed greens, washed and thoroughly driedOptional additions: soft-boiled egg; croutons; roasted vegetables; roasted/grilled fish or chicken; seared blackened tofu2 tablespoons minced shallot or spring onionSalt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste1/4 to 1/3 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish• Add strawberries to a small mixing bowl and mash with a fork or use a mortar and pestle.
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