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Fresh🍓Strawberry🍓Favorites (Starting with a New Salad!)

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Strawberry season is here, and honestly? It might be my favorite part of spring here in the Pacific Northwest. Juicy, sweet, and bursting with flavor—fresh local strawberries are the kind of ingredient that can do it all.

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Whether you're tossing them into a salad, baking them into something sweet, or eating them straight from the basket (don't judge) they always bring a little extra sunshine to the table.

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I’ve got a brand new recipe that’s perfect for this time of year:

Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans – Sweet strawberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy candied pecans all tossed with fresh greens and a tangy vinaigrette. It’s light, colorful, and completely crave-worthy. And the pecans take only 5 minutes of prep, SO worth it!

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And if you’re in the mood for more berry-inspired goodness, here are a few other favorites featuring strawberries:

Goat Cheese Phyllo Cups with Balsamic Strawberries – Tangy, sweet, and super elegant. Great for brunch or spring parties.

Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce – This one’s a favorite for a reason—juicy pork paired with a sweet-savory berry sauce that’s fancy enough for guests, but easy enough for a weeknight.

Simple Strawberry Spring Mix Salad – A classic combo that never fails. It’s loaded with sweet strawberries, crisp greens, toasted almonds, and finished with a bright, homemade balsamic citrus vinaigrette that ties everything together. Quick, easy, and always fresh.

Northwest Summer Berry Salad – Looking ahead to summer, this salad is a celebration of all things fresh, with ripe strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. All the vibrant flavors of the season in one bowl!

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Ready to make the most of strawberry season? Browse our full spring recipe collection here: https://maplevinekitchen.com/spring/​

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Wishing you sweet, sunny days and lots of good food 🍓

P.S. If you try any of these, I’d love to know what you think! Leave a comment and rating on the blog—your feedback means so much to me and helps others discover new favorites too. 😊

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