Ingredients for Balsamic Strawberry And Basil Salad
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Basil
- Lemons, Juice Of
- 1 cup water
- from 1 pound strawberries
- Strawberry
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
- Opal Basil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
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How to Make Balsamic Strawberry And Basil Salad
- **Make Basil Granita (Night Before):** Combine 1 cup water and ½ cup sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- **Infuse Basil:** Add 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves to the sugar syrup. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
- **Strain & Chill:** Strain the basil syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- **Freeze:** Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe dish. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- **Scrape & Fluff:** The next day, scrape the frozen mixture with a fork to create a granita texture.
- **Make Strawberry Juice:** Gently heat 1 pound strawberries in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) for 15-20 minutes, or until softened.
- **Strain Juice:** Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract as much juice as possible. Discard solids.
- **Prepare Salad:** Hull and slice 1 pound strawberries. Roughly chop ½ cup fresh basil leaves.
- **Combine:** Gently toss the sliced strawberries and basil together in a large bowl.
- **Dress & Garnish:** Drizzle 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze over the salad. Top with the basil granita and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
131g
Fat
0g
Carbs
13g
