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Mâche & Strawberry Skewers – Fresh, Simple, and Bright

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh mâche (rinsed and dried thoroughly)
  • 1 pound strawberries (ripe but firm, hulled)
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls (optional, for a creamy note)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar)
  • 2 teaspoons honey (or maple syrup)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint (optional, but great with strawberries)
  • Toasted sliced almonds or pistachios for garnish (optional)
  • Short wooden skewers or cocktail picks

Method
 

  1. Prep the strawberries. Rinse, pat dry, and remove the stems. If large, cut them into halves or quarters so they’re bite-sized and easy to skewer.
  2. Dry the mâche well. Rinse gently and spin dry or pat with paper towels. Excess water will thin the dressing and make the greens limp.
  3. Stir together the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust. Add mint if you like a fresh, herbal touch.
  4. Assemble the skewers. Thread a strawberry piece, a small tuft of mâche (pinch it firmly so it holds), and a mozzarella pearl. Repeat as desired, ending with a strawberry for a neat look.
  5. Drizzle lightly. Arrange skewers on a platter and spoon a small amount of dressing over the top. You want a light sheen, not a soak.
  6. Finish with texture. Sprinkle with toasted almonds or pistachios for crunch. Add a final crack of black pepper.
  7. Serve right away. These are best fresh, while the greens are perky and the strawberries are juicy.