Gretchen’s Table: Strawberry Season Means It’s Time for a Big, Fresh Salad

Gretchen’s Table: Strawberry Season Means It’s Time for a Big, Fresh Salad
Fresh, local strawberries add a sweet touch to this easy spring salad with fried chicken. Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS
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By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

One of the first true delights to turn up at farmers markets this time of year are local strawberries. Boy, they’re terrific out of hand — just try getting a quart container of them home without snacking on a handful — but they also can add a sweet, juicy touch to any number of desserts and appetizers such as salsa and crostini.