Strawberry Buttons Filled with an Herbed Goat Cheese Drizzled with a Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1 dozen medium/large fresh strawberries, whole with green tops, rinsed

Zest of 1 medium lime

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

Pinch of salt, optional

1 cup goat cheese or any type of cream cheese, flavoured with herbs

Preparation:

1. Place rinsed strawberries on a cutting board. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix, zest, lime juice, olive oil and salt.
3. Cut strawberries in half, horizontally, and spread about one to two teaspoons goat cheese filling on top of each strawberry base. Gently add the tops back and place on a serving plate.
4. Drizzle the lime vinaigrette over the prepared strawberries and serve.

Serves: 12 strawberries