- spinach or arugula leaves (I used mixed greens)
- cucumber (I used a whole English cucumber peeled and deseeded)
- sliced strawberries (I used about 3 cups)
- feta cheese
- walnut or pecan halves (most of a little container)
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar (I used probably double)
- 1/3 cup caster sugar (I used table sugar)
- 1/4 cup (25g or two squares) dark chocolate, 75% pure
- Divide the greens between the plates. Slice the cucumber length-ways, seed, and slice it into half-moons. Arrange the cucumber, sliced strawberries, and feta cheese over the greens. Drizzle dressing on top.
- To make the dressing: place balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan, add the sugar, and dissolve it over a gentle heat. Remove pan from heat and stir in chocolate. Leave to cool at room temperature.
- I doubled the vinegar because I let the sugar caramelize then dumped in the vinegar and it turned the sugar to a rock. By the time it melted the whole thing was a thick syrup that I knew would harden so I added more vinegar. It ended up pretty thick (looks like molasses)
Do not refrigerate or dressing will solidify.