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Strawberry Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

The PERFECT spring salad with strawberries. With a basil vinaigrette dressing, this strawberry salad is bursting with sweet and savory flavors!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Salad
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Basil Vinaigrette

  • 1 cup basil leaves tightly packed
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup grape seed oil can be subbed with extra virgin olive oil

Strawberry Salad

  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • 1 avocado pitted and diced
  • 1/4 cup vegan cheese
  • 5 cups mixed leafy greens
  • 3 radishes thinly sliced

Instructions

Make the basil vinaigrette

  • Add all the ingredients for the basil vinaigrette in a food processor and blend until smooth.

Assemble the salad

  • Place the leafy greens, radishes and walnuts in a large bowl. Drizzle 1~2 tbsp of the basil vinaigrette and toss to combine. Adjust the amount of vinaigrette to taste. (Store the rest of the vinaigrette in the fridge, it will last for a week)
  • Add the strawberries, avocados, and vegan cheese. Gently toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately. Enjoy!