Balsamic Strawberry And Basil Salad Recipes

BALSAMIC-MACERATED STRAWBERRIES WITH BASIL

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For this recipe, there's no need for an expensive, artisanal balsamic vinegar-a grocery-store vinegar is perfectly well suited.

Provided by Sarah Breckenridge

Categories Dessert

Yield four as a dessert; six to eight as a filling or topping.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and sliced 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick (about 4 cups)
1 Tbs. granulated sugar
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
8 to 10 medium fresh basil leaves

Steps:

In a large bowl, gently toss the strawberries with the sugar and vinegar. Let sit at room temperature until the strawberries have released their juices but are not yet mushy, about 30 minutes. (Don't let the berries sit for more than 90 minutes, or they'll start to collapse.)
Just before serving, stack the basil leaves on a cutting board and roll them vertically into a loose cigar shape. Using a sharp chef's knife, very thinly slice across the roll to make a fine chiffonade of basil.
Portion the strawberries and their juices among four small bowls and scatter with the basil to garnish, or choose one of the serving suggestions below.
Serve the strawberries over grilled or toasted pound cake. Garnish with a dollop of crème fraîche.
Put the berries on split biscuits for shortcakes; top with whipped cream and scatter with the basil.
Layer the berries with ice cream or yogurt for a parfait. Garnish with the basil.
Spoon the strawberries over a poached or roasted peach half.
Use the berries as a filling for crêpes or a topping for waffles.
Mash the berries slightly and fold into whipped creamm for a quick fool. Garnish with the basil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize four as a dessert; six to eight as a filling or topping., Calories 40 kcal, Fat 5 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g

EMILY'S STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SALAD

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This sweet, tangy salad has lots of plate appeal with its colorful ingredients. Make the dressing in advance if you choose.

Provided by Cincy Emily

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 small shallot, peeled and chopped
2 small cloves garlic, peeled
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
1 head red lettuce leaves, rinsed, dried, and torn
½ small red onion, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-wide slivers
¼ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

To make the dressing, place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until blended. Slowly pour in the olive oil, and pulse again until thoroughly blended. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 440.5 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

STRAWBERRY-BASIL SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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This recipe is from Cooking Light magazine, June 2009. Very similar to one of their previous Strawberry Basil salads, however this one does not have cucumber or sugar. They've also added Vidalia onion!

Provided by daisygirl0210

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 cups sliced strawberries (1 pound)
1/2 cup cut sliced vidalia onion
1/4 cup torn fresh basil

Steps:

Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
Add romaine lettuce, strawberries, onion and basil.
Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.9, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 199.9, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 1.3

FRESH STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL

Fresh Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Basil image

Provided by Michael Schlow

Categories Fruit Dessert Strawberry Summer Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces and loosely packed
10 cups strawberries, trimmed and halved (4 pounds whole berries)

Steps:

In large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar, honey, and pepper. Add basil and strawberries; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 10 minutes and up to 1 1/2 hours. Serve chilled.