Hellooooo Delicious! We’re loving this tasty collection of sweet and savory strawberry recipes!
Ready to SPRING into Strawberry season!?
Here in Florida strawberries are popping up all over the place and HOLY COW are these bad boys delicious!
Since the rest of the country should be seeing juicy ripe berries in their grocery stores and farmers markets soon, here are some our favorite sweet and savory recipes to make!
16 Sweet and Savory Strawberry Recipes
If you get a chance to try any of these sweet and savory strawberry recipes, let me know!
Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
1. Strawberry Feta Kale Salad
This crazy colorful and oh so delicious strawberry kale salad, has the most fantastic balance of flavors. It’s refreshing and flavorful with a delightful texture and taste.
2. Strawberry Phyllo Cups with Whipped Feta and Honey
Flaky phyllo cups are filled with creamy, tangy whipped feta and topped with sweet strawberries, honey, and balsamic glaze. They totally remind me of one of my favorite sweet and savory breakfast toasts in dessert form.
3. Strawberry Salsa
This tasty Strawberry Salsa recipe is super versatile and can be made either sweet or spicy (or a little of both!) depending on your preference for mild, medium, or super spicy salsa. Use the jalapeño seeds to control the heat and feel free to add in an extra one if you feel like you want it extra fiery!
4. Strawberry Steak Salad with Homemade Balsamic Dressing
This scrumptious salad features a bed of leafy greens topped with juicy steak, ripe strawberries, buttery avocado, and a finger-licking homemade balsamic dressing. It’s super simple and the perfect blend of sweet and savory.
5. Tropical Pineapple Strawberry Swirl Smoothie
This sassy smoothy tastes like a fancy mocktail with it’s tasty tropical vibe! It reminds me of a strawberry pineapple daiquiri of sorts. YES PLEASE!
6. Strawberry Banana Blueberry Fruit and Yogurt Granola Bowls
I’ve been making this breakfast on repeat all Spring and Summer long! The granola adds texture and crunch, the yogurt is gloriously creamy, and the fresh berries add a refreshing sweetness to the mix. Love it so!
7. Strawberry Basil Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This sassy strawberry spiked salad is great every which way! You can serve it on a buttery bakery croissant (my FAVORITE!), nutty whole grain bread, refreshing lettuce wraps, leafy green salads, or even with crackers for spreading.
8. Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Toast on a Stick
This was my daughter’s breakfast of choice for the longest time and I love them so much I’d make extra for myself as well.
9. Caprese Strawberry Pasta Salad
This fresh and delicious Caprese-style Pasta Salad featuring fresh basil, spinach, mozzarella, and strawberries.
10. Tropical Fruit Pops
Lovingly called “Rainbow Pops” by my kiddo, these frozen fruit bars are sure to cool down and freshen up even the most sweltering hot Summer day!
They’re a freezer staple around here and a hit with kids and adults alike.
11. Cilantro Lime Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Salsa
I am hopelessly head over heels for this fresh summer salad! The tender seasoned shrimp and veggies taste downright magical sprinkled with sweet strawberry lime salsa, which acts like the most delightful dressing for this easy peasy salad! I cannot wait for y’all to try it!
12. Strawberry Peach Fruit Salad Salsa
First snag half a carton of juicy ripe strawberries and one large, deliciously fragrant peach. Next make an easy easy dressing of orange juice, white wine vinegar, and a spoonful of sugar that can be reduced on the stovetop into a delicious glaze. (I’M ADDICTED!!!) Top it all off with some fresh sliced basil and/or mint and get ready to faceplant!
13. Strawberry Trail Mix Oatmeal
This tasty Instant Pot Strawberry Trail Mix Oatmeal is swirled with dried fruit and nuts for a super speedy breakfast that’s a breeze to make! No Instant Pot? It can be made on the stove too!
14. Strawberry Kale Salad
15. Almond Crusted Goat Cheese Salad with Strawberries and Kiwi
Just say no to boring salads! This sweet and savory Almond Crusted Goat Cheese Salad is flecked with strawberries and kiwi and topped with a fruity balsamic dressing.
16. Red White and Blue Berry Trifle
This festive Berry Trifle features layers of fluffy pound cake, sweet vanilla pudding, and homemade whipped cream with juicy strawberries and blueberries. Sign me up!
hungry for more?
If you’re in the market for a strawberry cocktail, I have two tasty options! First up is a Brazilian-style Strawberry Caipirinha made with basil and strawberries and the second is my long-time favorite, Skinny Strawberry Lime Spritzer.
On the food front, you’ve got to try my Strawberry Fields Salmon Wrap with homemade feta vinaigrette. The photos for sure need to be updated, but this restaurant copycat is so so delicious! My No-Bake Coconut Lime Fruit Tarts with Fresh Berries are also kissed with strawberries and totally delicious.
I haven’t tried it yet, but this Fresh Strawberry Pie from Crazy for Crust looks too good to resist! I’m book marking it stat!
