Strawberry Basil Salad isn’t it just lovely!

I saw this recipe at our local health food store the other day, in their free magazine and it totally intrigued me! I wasn’t quiet sure how the basil and strawberry’s would taste together?? Well, I was pleasantly surprised!!

Strawberry Basil Salad

Honestly, it was SO good 🙂

* I adapted this recipe from Delicious Living May 2012

: Strawberry Basil Salad

: Ingredients for Strawberry Basil Salad

: Quarter strawberries

: Layer basil leaves

: Roll basil

: Thinly slice

: Sprinkle basil on strawberries

: Combine honey and lemon juice

: Pour over berries

: Gently toss, let sit 10 minutes so it can meld. Enjoy!!

Strawberry Basil Salad… would be lovely for Mothers’ Day brunch 🙂

Yield: 4

Strawberry Basil Salad...

Ingredients

1 lb fresh strawberries
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp honey, preferably from a flower
5 basil leaves

Instructions

Wash and pat dry strawberries, quarter, place in mixing bowl. Stack the spinach, roll leaves, thinly slice. Sprinkle basil over strawberries. Combine honey and lemon juice, pour over strawberries, gently toss. Let sit 10 minutes for the flavors to meld. Serve.