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As much as I like strawberries in a dessert or simply eating them out of hand, I actually find myself serving them more often as part of a salad. This time I let them take center stage and topped them with some lightly sweetened pickled red onions. While this may seem odd, onions actually pair beautifully with strawberries.<\/p>\n
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The onions are sliced very thin – I used a mandolin – and are mixed with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and salt. The lemon juice provides a light pickled flavor and tones down any harshness of the onions.<\/p>\n
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When it came to the dressing, I decided pomegranate molasses would spark up the strawberries perfectly. I just drizzled it on and added a little salt and some olive oil. The feta cheese is the salty balance to the rest of the salad.<\/p>\n
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I topped the salad with nigella seeds. If you’ve never tried them, I heartily recommend you do so. They are used extensively in Indian, Middle Eastern, and South African cuisines. I use them in all sorts of dishes. Their flavor is like a mix between onion and pepper, while some people also detect oregano. I use them to top dinner rolls, add them to braises, salads, etc. They added a welcome savory accent to the strawberries and onions.<\/p>\n
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As I’ve mentioned, this type of salad is the kind of food I make most often. Serve it with a simple roasted chicken or grilled meat of any kind. Add some crusty bread and it’s one of my favorite meals.<\/p>\n
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