Strawberry and Avocado Salad

An easy, fresh salad with a twist, the strawberry and avocado salad is perfect. It combines the sweetness of the fruit with the creaminess of the avocado in a light dish that is quick to prepare.

Ingredients

(Serves 2–3)

  • 200–250 g strawberries, washed and sliced
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • A handful of leafy greens (rocket, spinach, or mixed lettuce)
  • 30–50 g cheese (feta, goat cheese, mozzarella), optional
  • A handful of nuts, almonds, or seeds (optional)

For the Dressing:

  1. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  2. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
  3. 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
  4. Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Wash and slice the strawberries.
  2. Peel and dice the avocado into medium cubes.
  3. In a large bowl, place the leafy greens, then add the strawberries and avocado.
  4. Add the cheese and nuts if you are using them.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar (or lemon), honey, salt, and pepper.
  6. Drizzle the dressing just before serving and mix gently to avoid mashing the avocado.

Burrata Salad

Canarian Recipes: Ensalada de Burrata

Burrata is a fresh, stretched – curd cheese made from cow’s milk. It has a round shape and an exterior similar to a pouch-like mozzarella with a characteristic apical closure. Inside, the texture is much softer and more stringy, similar to that of cream cheese.

Ingredients

  • Burrata Cheese or other fresh cheeses
  • Arugula
  • Lamb’s Lettuce
  • Cherry Tomatoes
    Avocado
  • Mango
  • Walnuts,
  • Pistachios
  • Raisins
  • Olive Oil
  • Honey

Mozzarella vs. Burrata: What’s the Difference?
Fresh mozzarella cheese is made from cow or water buffalo milk. It has a firm but elastic texture and can be sliced without losing its shape. Burrata cheese is mozzarella that’s formed into a thin pouch and then filled with a mixture of soft, stringy curd and cream called stracciatella.

What is the goat cheese in the Canary Islands?
Queso Palmero: This characteristic smoky cheese is made with raw milk from local goats, similar to mozzarella.
It’s available fresh, soft, semi-cured and cured.

Burrata cheese from Quesería Mansueto, a family business, dedicated to the production of cheeses and artisanal products, originally from Italy, with ingredients 100% made in the Canary Islands.
https://mansuetoqueseria.com