Blog POP! Strawberry Fields Salad Recipe + Dexas Housewares Giveaway 4/13

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Momma Told Me: Fresh is seldom easy.

Spring is finally here; while the 90 degree weather hit us in SoCal several weeks back, we've also been having several unusual overcast days. I don't mind so much, while they make photography a pain, they help the crops around us grow, and everyone knows California could use a few sprinkles as of late!

Speaking of crops, my hometown is not only known for it's national production of produce, but for being the host of the largest annual Strawberry Festival. In high school I would walk along the fields of rich greens and red berries to get to our campus. Today, on the other side of the train tracks, a sea of fields stretches as far as the eye can see, until it is at last broken up by the sight of blue skies and protruding mountains. Not only can we enjoy the biggest berries and freshest product, but we can often take it home the same day it is harvested from the field.

So, you can imagine there will be plenty of delicious salads on our table this season as we entertain, or simply enjoy an afternoon together. One of the biggest reasons we don't enjoy fresh salads more often is the lack of convenience in preparing them. I was recently excited to discover some new Dexas International tools and kitchen gadgets that have made it easier than ever to get fresh fruits and vegetables on the table in record time with minimal cleanup. The Turbo Fan Collapsible Salad Spinner not only saves space when not in use, but expands to efficiently rinse and dry up to 4.5 quarts of fresh greens in seconds.

The soft cushioned Dexas Scraper handle is easy to grip and made with the same versatile poly materials as my favorite Gripboard cutting boards. Not only are these stain and odor resistant, but they are impressively easy to clean, even when slicing the strawberries for my favorite Strawberry Fields Salad. The subtle raised edges and gentle grips also keep these boards from sliding during preparation, and help trap juices and liquids, preventing them from staining counters or making messes on other surfaces.

Jay was really excited to text out the new 5qt Salad bowl with KlipKup 8oz attachable bowl accessory. I rarely get any interest in new kitchenware so I knew the Dexas Salad Bowl when he quite literally remarked, "This is a great bowl, where'd you get it?" I'll admit, bowls aren't at the top of my kitchen thrills so I pressed him a little further as to just what he loved about 'this' bowl, and he was quick to note the easy to grip handles and non skid base. I'm always getting on him to put a trivet or towel underneath our plates and bowls as to not scratch the dining table, so this was one problem solved- and the bowl did prove impressively easy to transport, even whe

Personally, I'm a fan of the small innovations that make life simpler- the KlipKup quickly tickled my inner hostess. It's generous 8oz capacity is perfect for chip dips, salsas, salad toppings, dressings, and more. I'd love to see it bundled with a small serving set of matching mini tongs and a serving ladle! My stainless steel spoon got some flak for being an inadequate serving device for the strawberry balsamic salad dressing, but I didn't mind because they matched my Spoon and Strain Serving Tongs just fine!

During the warm weather months we eat a lot of salad 'meals,' and I rarely invest in bagged lettuce, as they tend to spoil much quicker than fresh produce. Thankfully our Dexas kitchen tools and gadgets make the process of preparing a fresh much simpler, and more stylish. Dexas has a full assortment of kitchen aids and innovations as well as school and office supplies all made with colorful, durable, and trendy materials. Grab our Strawberry Fields Salad recipe below and enter to win a collection of our favorite Dexas kitchen products. Do you have a favorite, or seasonal, salad you'll be enjoying this Spring?

What Daughter Says: Take some of the work out of enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables with thoughtful kitchen tools.

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***Click for printable strawberry fields salad recipe.

Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients:

*1 Package of Thawed Strawberries (16oz) or 2 1/2-3 C of Fresh Sliced Strawberries
*6 TBS Lemon Juice
*1/4 C Sugar, or Sugar Substitute (see above)
*2 TBS Virgin Olive Oil
*1 6oz Cup of Original Vanilla Yogurt

Directions:

1.)Puree strawberries in blender/processor, until smoothe.
2.) Add Lemon Juice, Sugar, and Yogurt. Process until evenly blended.
3.) Introduce Oil and Vinegar Slowly, allowing pauses to blend. This will help combine the ingredients and thicken the texture of the dressing.

Refrigerate until use. Yield: 2.5-3 Cups

Strawberry Fields Salad with Chicken

Ingredients:

*Fresh Express Baby Spinach and 50/50 Blend
*Fresh Sliced Strawberries
*Crumbled Feta Cheese
*Grated Parmesan Cheese
*Sliced Chicken Breast
*Strawberry Balsamic Dressing (See recipe above)
*Candied Pecans (optional)

Directions:

Layer the ingredients beginning with a light drizzle of dressing on your plate. Scatter a thin layer of Baby Spinach and 50/50, where Baby Spinach is predominant. Crumble Feta and sprinkle Parmesan lightly. Add a layer of thinly sliced strawberries, with a light drizzle of dressing, add candied pecans if desired, and repeat. Top second tier with thinly sliced Chicken Breast. Serve with a carafe of chilled Strawberry Balsamic Dressing. Enjoy!