Strawberry Salad with Balsamic
This Strawberry Salad with Balsamic is a vibrant blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy days.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup halved mini mozzarella balls
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced
- ⅓ cup pecans, toasted
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
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