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.