There’s something magical about fresh, ripe strawberries – their sweet aroma, vibrant red color and succulent texture make them one of the most beloved fruits. Whether you’ve picked them yourself or grabbed a basket from the market, we’ve gathered our favorite ways to transform these gems into delectable dishes that will delight your family and friends. From classics like strawberry shortcake to innovative drinks, these recipes celebrate both the sweet and savory sides of the strawberry.
Savory Strawberry Recipes
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
A simple and absolutely delicious appetizer. This is an excellent showcase for a high-quality, extra-virgin olive oil, so use the best one you have on hand.
Strawberry Bulgur Picnic Salad with Pistachios and Feta
Ideal for a summer picnic, this light grain salad gets its bright flavor from fresh strawberries, cucumbers and basil. Try adding fresh mint instead of basil (or in addition!), if you like.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Bulgur Picnic Salad with Pistachios and Feta
Baked Salmon with Spinach and Strawberry Salsa
A bright mixture of strawberries, kiwi and cucumber pairs nicely with the rich flavor of salmon.
Get the recipe: Baked Salmon with Spinach and Strawberry Salsa
Spring Salad with Strawberries and Creamy Orange-Avocado Dressing
This seasonal beauty calls on spring all-stars asparagus and strawberries for a satisfying salad. The blended avocado results in a smooth and creamy cloak for the produce.
Get the recipe: Spring Salad with Strawberries and Creamy Orange-Avocado Dressing
Strawberry-Balsamic Dressing
This flavorful low-fat salad dressing is great over spinach and arugula, and it’s also delicious as a dip for pear, apple wedges or raw vegetables.
Strawberry Salsa
Tart-sweet and pleasantly spicy, this fresh strawberry and green onion salsa is the perfect match for just about anything, including grilled fish and chicken.
Strawberry Melon Gazpacho
Traditionally made with tomatoes, this refreshing twist on an old favorite can be served as a dessert soup at the end of a hearty meal or as part of a brunch buffet.
Strawberry Sweets and Drinks
Strawberry-Lemon Soda
Make this fruity soda an adults-only cocktail by substituting a bottle of sparkling wine for the sparkling water!*
Strawberry Rosé Punch*
Make punch, the retro crowd-pleaser of the cocktail world, your entertaining beverage of choice. This classic combination of strawberry and basil can easily be substituted with other fruit-herb pairings such as blackberry and thyme or rhubarb and tarragon.
Strawberry Lassi
Icy, yogurt-based lassi is a favorite refresher in India. Sometimes made with mango, this delicious version uses strawberries.
Strawberry Watermelon Coolers
Strawberries and watermelon have long been the perfect summer pair. In this light, vitamin-packed homemade cooler, we think they shine particularly bright.
Strawberry Milkshakes with Caramel Swirl
Savor juicy strawberries in a nostalgic milkshake with a sophisticated layer of caramel. If you prefer, use chocolate sauce in place of the caramel.
Traditional Strawberry Shortcake
The season’s quintessential dessert, a sweet biscuit topped with whipped cream and chopped strawberries. Or use any of summer’s sweetest berries or peaches.
Strawberry Shortcakes with Maple Syrup and Frozen Yogurt
Although these luscious shortcakes are delicious topped with strawberries, you can use all manner of other fruits too. Blueberries, raspberries, peaches and plums are particularly tasty substitutes.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Shortcakes with Maple Syrup and Frozen Yogurt
Red Wine Strawberries and Cream*
These spiced, red wine–infused strawberries can be made ahead of time, or served immediately if you prefer your strawberries firmer. Consider serving with elegant ladyfinger cookies or shortbread.
Strawberry Fool
A fool is a classic English dessert made by folding puréed fruit into whipped cream. In this recipe we add refreshing mint and tangy plain yogurt to balance the rich cream.
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Making these beautiful chocolate-dipped berries is a breeze. If you have leftover chocolate, dip other fruits or cookies in it.
Sweet Strawberry Risotto
A sweet treat for a romantic dinner, this silky, indulgent rice dessert, layered with fresh strawberries, is ideal warm, but leftovers are also delicious served cold.
Ricotta-Strawberry Pancakes
Strawberries rule in this rich, whole wheat pancake recipe. Creamy ricotta is an unexpected ingredient that yields melt-in-your-mouth results.
Strawberry Cream Scones
Elegant and comforting, these fresh strawberry scones are ideal for spring brunches and Mother’s Day gifting. We love the herb-flecked lemon glaze on the scones, but feel free to skip it for an equally delicious traditional treat.
Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes
Flecked with chopped strawberries and topped with a fresh berry glaze, these naturally pink cupcakes are perfect for any springtime celebration.
No-Bake Strawberry Pie
This wonderfully simple pie puts your favorite ripe berries to delicious use without the need for a rolling pin or heating up the oven. If you’re in a hurry, skip making your own crust and use a prepared graham cracker crust instead.
Strawberries and Cream Cookies
These colorful, open-faced mini cookie sandwiches not only look good and taste good, they are made with organic ingredients and Neufchâtel (a.k.a. low-fat cream cheese). Kids can help make them or just enjoy eating them!
Grilled Strawberry Cobbler with Fresh Thyme
Topped with flaky biscuits, this skillet cobbler features summer strawberries when they’re at their juiciest. Crown each serving with a spoonful of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if you like.
Chocolate-Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
This festive cake is easy to make and excellent for summer celebrations like birthdays or Father’s Day. We suggest chocolate and strawberry ice creams, but any number of combinations would be wonderfully decadent as well, perhaps cherry and pistachio or coffee and dulce de leche.
*Must be 21+. Please drink responsibly.
