How to Use Fresh Strawberries Five Different Ways

Fresh strawberries are good right out of hand, but there are other ways to use this healthy, low-calorie fruit when they are in season. Check out these five easy dishes you can produce with a basket of strawberries.

Things You'll Need

• Basket fresh strawberries

Instructions

1. 

   Dice 1/2 cup fresh strawberries. In small mixing bowl, add to 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine. Add 1 tsp. confectioners' sugar. Serve with cornbread squares for a down-home side dish.

2. Slice 1 cup fresh strawberries thinly. In large bowl, mix strawberries with one bag fresh salad greens, 1 and 1/2 cups sliced leftover chicken. Add 1/2 cup vinagarette dressing and 1/4 cup sliced almonds. Serve with rolls or French bread for a quick meal.

3. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped strawberries to pancake batter. Serve pancakes with powdered sugar and syrup.

4. Finely dice 1/2 cup strawberries and one kiwi fruit. Add 1/4 cup blueberries, 2 tsp. chopped red onion and 1 tsp. chopped cilantro. Refrigerate overnight or let stand for about an hour. Serve fruit salsa alongside roast meat or poultry.

5. Prepare sugarless Jello in glass serving bowl. When firm, slice strawberries on top, then frost with a layer of Cool Whip. Garnish with whole strawberries.