Description
This Strawberry and Tomato Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the tanginess of tomatoes, all brought together with a flavorful balsamic dressing. Perfect for a light summer meal or as a side dish for a barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Salad:
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Topping:
- Crumbled feta or goat cheese
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss together the strawberries, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the strawberry and tomato mixture and toss lightly to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Add torn basil, toss again, and top with crumbled cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh and chilled.
- For extra texture, add toasted nuts like almonds or pistachios.
- You can also substitute balsamic vinegar with white balsamic or lemon juice for a lighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
