Ingredients

1lbfresh strawberries,diced

honey,or maple syrup, to taste, optional

2ozgoat cheese,(about ½ cup), crumbled

¼cupfresh basil,chopped, plus a few small basil leaves for garnish

1tbspextra-virgin olive oil

1tbspthick balsamic vinegar

½tspflaky sea salt,or a scant ¼ tsp fine sea salt

freshly ground black pepper,to taste

Preparation

Spread the diced strawberries across a medium serving platter or shallow serving bowl. Toss with optional honey, to taste.

Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the strawberries, followed by the chopped basil.

Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top.

Finish off the salad with the salt, a few twists of freshly ground black pepper, and the reserved basil leaves.

Serve and enjoy.