5 Delicious Strawberry Recipes to Celebrate Spring The Right Way

Strawberry picking season is upon us, and we can't wait to get a taste of this delicious fruit. Luckily, strawberries can make friends with just about any food, from balsamic vinegar to white chocolate. If your taste buds want in on the action, these 5 strawberry recipes are the perfect way to ring in spring.

Freeze dried sliced or whole strawberries and spinach play starring roles. While their performance is outstanding, they are supported by feta cheese, pecans, and red onion helps take the dish to a whole new level. Dress it up in a delicious balsamic vinaigrette!

1 1/2 cups baby spinach, rinsed

1 cup freeze dried sliced strawberries

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 red onion, sliced

1/2 cup pecans, crushed

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp honey

Salt and pepper, for seasoning

1. Add the freeze dried strawberries to a bowl along with one cup of water. Set aside for 15-20 minutes. Once they are hydrated, remove them from the water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. In a small saucepan, pour the balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until it's reduced by half.
3. Then, transfer to a bowl and add the olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and honey. Mix until they are evenly combined. You may need to add a little water.
4. In a salad, bowl, toss the hydrated strawberries, spinach, strawberries, pecans, feta, and the vinaigrette. Mix until all ingredients are coated with the vinegar sauce.

As it gets hotter, we trade our baked treats for no-bake desserts, and this delicious mousse is no exception. This recipe calls for basic ingredients and few steps, all of which revolve around strawberries.

1/2 cup freeze dried sliced strawberries

1/2 cup white chocolate, melted

1/2 cup whipping cream

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3 tbsp water

1. In a bowl, add the freeze dried whole or sliced strawberries along with half a cup of water. Set aside for 15 minutes. Pat them dry to remove excess water.
2. Add all the ingredients into a food processor and whisk on low speed until blended. You may need to add some more water, depending on the consistency of your preference.
3. Once the mousse is soft (about 4-5 minutes later), transfer to cups and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Fluffy, airy, and delicious. We're talking about meringue. This dessert is actually the healthiest way to celebrate the onset of spring; however, pavlovas are not the only dessert that incorporate meringue. This strawberry meringue recipe embraces the airy treat, making your taste buds swoon.

1/2 cup freeze dried sliced strawberries

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

6 egg whites

Pinch of salt

1. Add the freeze dried sliced or whole strawberries in a bowl along with half cup of water. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.
2. Then, transfer to a food processor and pulse until they form a paste.
3. Preheat the oven to 250°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. In a bowl, add the egg whites, vanilla extract and whisk with a hand mixer.
5. Next, add the powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time.
6. Lastly, stir in the strawberry paste.
7. Transfer the meringue paste into a whipped cream pump and form small piles onto the baking sheet.
8. Place the sheet in the oven and turn it off. Let the meringues sit in there for about an hour and then remove them from the oven.

A little bit of butter can turn any dish to WOW, but adding strawberries to the mix can take this popular spread to the next level. Plus, it's easy to make. Butter + strawberries + fridge. That's all it takes to turn your morning bagel into a gourmet dish.

1 stick of butter, softened

1/4 cup freeze dried sliced strawberries

1 tsp vanilla extract

1-2 tbsp honey

1. In a bowl, add the freeze dried whole or sliced strawberries and one-quarter of water. Set aside for 15 minutes and remove from water. Make sure you pat them with a paper towel to get rid of excess water.
2. In a large bowl, add the butter and whisk it with a hand mixer to soften it.
3. Stir in the honey, vanilla extract, and strawberries and whisk until the spread turns pink and creamy.
4. Store in the fridge just like you would with regular butter.

This colorful drink is one of the easiest ways to keep your body hydrated, and strawberries are what it makes to make every glass special. Thanks to their Vitamin C, the bright red berries infuse the water with nutrients.

2 quarts water

1/2 cucumber, sliced

1/4 cup freeze dried sliced strawberries

1 small lime, sliced

Ice cubes

1. Add all the ingredients in a 2-quart pitcher.
2. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes, and then remove them from the pitcher.

Which of these recipes are you dying to try out? Let us know in the comment section down below!

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