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Strawberry Basil Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Strawberry Basil Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 head chopped romaine lettuce or greens; 1 1/2 cups hulled and halved strawberries; 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced); 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup hulled and diced strawberries; Kosher salt (to taste); freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

This vibrant Strawberry Basil Salad is a celebration of peak-season produce, combining sweet strawberries, fresh basil, and crisp greens in every bite. Finished with a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette, it's a quick, refreshing dish that's perfect for warm weather dining.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

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Total Time

10 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

salad

1 cupfresh basil leaves
1 headchopped romaine lettuce or greens
1 1/2 cupshulled and halved strawberries
1/2 smallred onion (thinly sliced)

dressing

1/3 cupbalsamic vinegar
1/2 cuphulled and diced strawberries
Kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1
2
Toss the basil leaves, romaine, strawberries, and red onion together in a large bowl.
3
4
Blend the balsamic vinegar and diced strawberries in a blender until smooth. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss, and serve.

Chef's Notes

I like to let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the dressing to slightly wilt the greens.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

Protein

16g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

19mg

Sodium