Strawberries!

Well, if it does ever stop raining and the Summer arrives this year, you can try this lovely salad recipe by Simon Blackwell.
As promised in my last blog post, here is the amazing dish Simon (aka The Buff Baker) did for us at the recent BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham. Of course, you don't have to wait for the sun to come out: the flavours in this salad are so vibrant and Summery that it will bring a smile to your face

Simon doing the prep...

Fig, Strawberry and Mint Salad

with Strawberry & Mint Dressing

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Bag of Baby spinach

2 Tbsp Agave Nectar

2 Tbsp Strawberry and Mint dressing

2 Tbsp freshly chopped mint

4 sliced soft dried figs (or fresh, if available)

6 large fresh strawberries, sliced and with stem removed

Walnuts

Method:

Rinse spinach leaves under cold water and shake off the excess, before placing into a large bowl.

Dress the leaves with Agave nectar and Strawberry & Mint dressing and toss thoroughly.

Add fresh mint, figs, strawberries and walnuts, give a few final tosses to mix and coat well.

Turn out onto a board finish with a splash or two of the Strawberry and Mint dressing.

This was consumed by the visitors in seconds!

Do come to see us at the BBC Good Food Show in Winter from 28th November to 2nd December, when Simon will be doing another great demonstration for us. You can book your tickets here.