Recipes for Strawberries

Safe ways to use strawberries past its expiration date

Strawberry Yogurt Parfait

Strawberry Yogurt Parfait

A delicious and healthy recipe using expired strawberries and yogurt, ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup expired strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1/2 cup granola
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  1. In a glass or bowl, layer half of the expired strawberries at the bottom.
  2. Add half of the yogurt on top of the strawberries.
  3. Sprinkle half of the granola over the yogurt.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining strawberries, yogurt, and granola.
  5. Drizzle honey over the top layer.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad recipe using expired strawberries and spinach, ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired strawberries, sliced
  • 4 cups spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the expired strawberries, spinach, feta cheese, and sliced almonds.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
  6. Note: If the strawberries appear moldy or have a strong off-putting odor, do not use them even if they are within the 5-day expiration period.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Strawberry Salsa

Strawberry Salsa

A vibrant and tangy salsa recipe using slightly overripe strawberries, perfect for serving with chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups slightly overripe strawberries, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries, red onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the strawberry mixture and gently toss to combine.
  4. Let the salsa sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve the strawberry salsa with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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