2 great recipes to try now that field strawberries are in season

It’s strawberry season in Ontario! Foodland Ontario home economist Teresa Makarewicz shared two delicious ways to prepare field strawberries.

Thai-Inspired Chicken and Strawberry Salad

1. In shallow bowl, mixed salad greens. To them. add: strawberries along with greenhouse cherry tomatoes and cucumbers, green onion and greenhouse yellow pepper; toss.
2. Top with grilled sliced chicken breast (grill extra chicken to have on hand to add to salads, wraps, pasta…) fresh mint and chopped peanuts. If you like, turkey will make a delicious option.
3. Drizzle some of the dressing (the dressing will be made ahead: lime, fish and soy sauce, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes and garlic – flavours of Thailand).
4. A refreshing summer delicious main dish salad. Great for those hot summer nights.

Strawberry Sangria

1. In glass pitcher, Ontario white wine, orange liqueur, white cranberry juice and sugar; chill. (make ahead)
When ready to serve, simply add the strawberries and if you like a splash of lemon or lime sparkling water.
Tip: Make fruit ice cubes, place 1 strawberry into ice cube compartment and add mint too if you like.