Strawberry Salad with Honey and Basil

Floral-scented honey, such as orange blossom, complements the berries best. If you have other ripe, sweet seasonal fruit, such as peaches or nectarines, replace some of the strawberries with them.

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Strawberry Salad with Honey and Basil

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Servings

5 people

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Ingredients

• 1 pound strawberries
• 5 large basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon honey (preferably floral)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Ingredients 1 pound strawberries 5 large basil leaves 1 tablespoon honey (preferably floral) 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Servings 5 people Print Recipe

Instructions

1. Wash strawberries, pat dry, and quarter; place in a medium bowl. Stack basil leaves on top of one another, roll, and then cut crosswise into thin slices (this is called chiffonade). Sprinkle basil over strawberries and fold in gently.
2. Whisk together honey and lemon juice. Pour over strawberries; fold gently. Let stand 10 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Salad with Honey and Basil

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41

% Daily Value*

Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Protein 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

PER SERVING: 41 cal, 0g fat (0g mono, 0g poly, 0g sat), 0mg chol, 1g protein, 11g carb, 2g fiber, 0mg sodium