Strawberry Salad with Balsamic
A refreshing Strawberry Salad with Balsamic, combining strawberries, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and avocado. Perfect for summer.
Equipment
- small saucepan
- Shallow bowl or platter
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
Salad
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup halved mini mozzarella balls Link: https://amzn.to/40fNtM3
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced
- ⅓ cup pecans, toasted
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling, Link: https://www.target.com/p/graza-sizzle-extra-virgin-olive-oil-for-cooking-750ml/-/A-88686389?aflt=cse
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a high simmer over medium heat. Stir, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vinegar has thickened and reduced by half, about 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Place the strawberries, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado, pecans, and basil in a shallow bowl or platter. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Gently toss. Drizzle with the reduced balsamic.
Notes
Make this vegan by omitting the cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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