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Fresh strawberry basil salad with romaine lettuce, red onion, and a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette served in a white bowl.

Strawberry Basil Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

© Chef Laura Bonicelli
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course MM-Green, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 75 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 blender

Ingredients
  

salad

  • 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

dressing

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup hulled and diced strawberries
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

salad

  • Toss the basil leaves, romaine, strawberries, and red onion together in a large bowl.

dressing

  • Blend the balsamic vinegar and diced strawberries in a blender until smooth. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss, and serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 558mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 13957IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 2mg
Keyword fresh herb salad, fruit and greens salad, red onion, strawberry basil salad
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