Strawberry Basil Salad with Strawberry Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 2 cups of baby spinach or arugula
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds or sliced almonds (optional, for crunch)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Vinaigrette:

• 2 tbsp Strawberry Dark Balsamic
• 3 tbsp Basil Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for a little zip)
• ½ tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to balance acidity)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

• In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Strawberry Dark Balsamic, Basil Olive Oil, mustard, honey, and salt until smooth and emulsified.
• In a large bowl, gently toss the strawberries, spinach, and basil leaves.
• Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with sesame seeds or almonds. Finish with freshly ground black pepper.