When I saw strawberries priced at .79 cents for a 1 lb package, I was inspired. Balsamic strawberries make a healthy, quick side dish or a delicious topping for shortcake (or biscuits in our house), but with a little twist. Knowing what a healthy option they are, compared to the “pour on the sugar” version, only adds to the enjoyment!  Because of the vinegar in this dish, these berries keep well for the next day … in case you made them just for yourself and have some left over.

 

 

Balsamic Strawberries

Ingredients: Berries, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, sea salt

• Wash and cap a 1 lb. package of strawberries (If they’re only .79 you can also do a happy shopper dance.)
• Chop the berries into the size pieces you like for “bites.”
• Pour over 2 T. of orange juice.
• Drizzle over 2 T. of Balsamic Vinegar.
• Sprinkle sea salt over the berries (I used about 1/2 t.)
• Mix gently and let the flavors mingle for a while, best at room temperature.

 

 

Enjoy them alone for breakfast (ahem) or over a flaky biscuit with cream, or over traditional shortcake.  This would be a really easy recipe that a husband or kids could make for mom for Mother’s Day too!