Strawberry Salad Tart. Celebrate spring with this savory and fresh spinach and strawberry tart! Using puff pastry makes this tart so easy to make and delicious!
These days I’ve been going to the grocery store every day. This working from home thing has me spoiled. And because I’m alone, the kids are at school. . grocery shopping is peaceful and enjoyable. And here’s a tip for you! Write out your grocery list based on the different sections in the store. For example, I always start in produce, to go dairy and then get baking items and pantry staples like beans, dried pasta etc. This will save you so much time and help you shop so much more efficiently!
And if you’re one of those people who goes to the grocery store with no shopping list, I got nothing. On the very few occasions I do that, we always end up with items I shouldn’t have purchased and I make ghetto spaghetti for dinner.
I’m using puff pastry again because it’s magical and Mother’s Day is Sunday. Your kids could make a tart with puff pastry! It’s so easy to work with! A reader left a comment after I posted this tart and said something like she would never ever ever bake something with puff pastry again because it was too messy.
Does anyone else feel the same way?
I use a pizza cutter to cut it and it’s quite simple actually. As long as you have a napkin, I think you’re fine. Yes, it’s flakey but it’s puff pastry! Even my Madeline can eat this and manage to not make a complete mess.
The beauty of puff pastry is that you can use it for both sweet and savory. I was totally going to make a sweet dessert tart today using either mascarpone (mixed with honey), or cream cheese, or even Nutella as the base and then was going to top this baby with an assortment of berries.
But I had an entire case of fresh spinach and these beautiful mache rosettes so I made this tart. I’m calling this my Strawberry Salad Tart because this is basically a salad on top of a tart.
I even added hemp seeds and balsamic glaze.
I’m pretty good about portion control but after making and photographing this, I ate 3 pieces! SO GOOD!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful, wonderful mothers out there! Has anyone else seen this? I’m so watching this movie when it comes out! Hilarious.
I also read this. Very touching. Definitely worth a read!
But ok, back to the tart .. make this! You will love it!
Strawberry Salad Tart
Ingredients
- one sheet frozen puff pastry defrosted
- 1 to 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 heaping cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend + more cheese if desired
- 1 to 2 cups fresh spinach + a handful more
- 1/2 cup mache rosettes
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries sliced
- hemp seeds
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Working on a well-floured work surface, roll out the defrosted puff pastry sheet into about a 16" x 10" rectangle, or a large square, whatever you want. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and, using a sharp knife, lightly score the pastry dough 1 inch in from the edges all around to mark a rectangle. Then, using a fork, pierce the dough all around in the center, (not the edges). Bake the pastry dough until golden, for about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the pastry shell from the oven, let it sit for few minutes, pressing down the slightly puffed up tart if needed with a spoon and then spread on the dijon mustard, sprinkle on the shredded cheese to cover the top and then top with the fresh spinach.
- Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the spinach is nicely wilted. Remove from oven and let cool for just a few minutes. Top with more fresh spinach and the mache rosettes and strawberries. Sprinkle on hemp seeds and drizzle on some balsamic glaze. Slice and serve while warm. Enjoy!
To watch me prep the puff pastry, click here. I use these hemp seeds.
And to my loving, warm, giving, selfless mother, I love you!!!! I strive to be like you everyday. And to my lovely, beautiful daughters, I love you! I love you! I love you! You two make being a mother worth it! Even on the days when you guys are fighting non-stop and are driving me crazy.
I love you THIS much! To the moon and back x 10,000!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
May 5, 2016 at 7:07 amOh this is such a great idea, Alice! I love that you put this salad on top of a tart. So creative and sounds delicious! Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
hipfoodiemom says
May 5, 2016 at 7:54 amThank you so much, Gayle!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
May 5, 2016 at 9:11 amLove this idea, Alice! Salad on a puff pastry is pure genius. I bet it tastes fantastic!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
May 5, 2016 at 9:19 amLove this tart, Alice! I make one with ricotta and tomatoes. I LOVE working with puff pastry. It’s the best, in my opinion, and makes for an easy and delicious dish. I don’t blame you one bit for eating 3 pieces….it looks so darn good!! I would have done the same (or more, lol). Great grocery list tip. Usually, I’m all over the store. I’ll have to remember that one;) Pinning and making soon. Thanks for sharing a scrumptious recipe and have yourself a beautiful and relaxing Mother’s Day!
Abby @ Heart of a Baker says
May 5, 2016 at 10:02 amI always try to go to the store with a list, but sometimes I fail and come out with SO many things I don’t need! This is perfect and I love the tart/salad combo 🙂
Mir says
May 5, 2016 at 11:26 amPeople who hate on puff pastry have gotta step back. It’s the best thing in the world. I use it for SO much. And it’s always heavenly, just like this tart!
Man, I wish I could hit up the grocery store every day. I just wind up texting lists to my husband and hoping he gets the right thing (which happens very occasionally). But in the summer, I can do that and it’s great.
As for the spaghetti? Yeah. That’s happening tonight. No regrets. 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
May 5, 2016 at 5:18 pmI always write my grocery list in order of isles, from front-left of the store to back right of the store. My husbands makes fun of me and calls me a beautiful mind… I’m glad I’m not the only one who does it!! And I have been adding strawberries to ALL the things recently, so this tart is totally calling my name! LOVE it! Cheers, Alice!
John T. says
May 5, 2016 at 6:22 pmThanks for sharing Alice! Happy Mother’s Day!!!!!
Zainab says
May 5, 2016 at 6:24 pmHappy Mother’s Day!! Alice your girls are just so cute and P is growing up to be a beautiful and wonderful young lady. This tart looks amazing and for some reason I forsee you making this tart in another clip soon :p
Paula | Vintage Kitchen says
May 6, 2016 at 2:42 amHappy belated mother’s day Alice! So much going on in your life, and so deserving! This salad tart (love the name) looks great, and puff pastry is messy!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
May 6, 2016 at 7:44 amOh this is such a fabulous idea, Alice! It’s like a salad-pizza-appetizer-hybrid. And I love it! I can’t get enough strawberries and spinach this time of year. Such a fabulous pairing! I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day! XOXO!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
May 6, 2016 at 3:00 pmLooks so yummy and fresh!!
marcie says
May 6, 2016 at 8:23 pmI go to the store about every day too, and I love going alone! haha This tart is so beautiful and fresh — perfect for Mother’s Day or spring/summer entertaining!
Laura | Tutti Dolci says
May 8, 2016 at 1:17 amSo pretty, my mom would love this tart for Mother’s Day!
Johlene says
May 9, 2016 at 8:09 amAlice I absolutely love the idea of a Strawberry Salad Tart! Genius!!
ps. hope you had a wonderful Mother´s Day!!
Liz says
May 9, 2016 at 8:35 amI love, love using puff pastry! Your salad topped tart looks fabulous. Hope you had an amazing Mother’s Day as you’re an amazing mom 🙂
Jennifer Farley says
May 9, 2016 at 4:20 pmWhat a perfectly beautiful tart!
Lindsey says
May 10, 2016 at 9:12 amWhat kind/brand of puff pastry do you use? Every brand I’ve come across in the frozen section has partially hydrogenated oils and other garbage.
hipfoodiemom says
May 10, 2016 at 9:15 amLindsey, buy Dufour!!!! it’s all butter and none of that other crap. . it does cost triple the amount, like $10-$11 but worth it!!!! I only have Dufour and Pep. Farm at my grocery store.
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
May 10, 2016 at 9:40 amHappy Mother’s Day Alice! This tart is gorgeous! I dream of the day when my kids are in school and grocery shopping is a relaxing thing for me… Lol! For now I send the hubs most times 😉
Shelly @ Vegetarian 'Ventures says
May 16, 2016 at 3:19 pmYum – everything is better with puff pastry!
Lisa says
May 19, 2016 at 10:39 pmI LOVE how you paired sweet and savory flavors on this tart, Alice! Hope your Mother’s Day was wonderful!
The Modern Proper says
April 18, 2018 at 5:43 pmThis looks so so good! I love the idea of using puff pastry for the crust. The fresh toppings just feel like spring!
hipfoodiemom says
April 19, 2018 at 6:58 amThank you!