Balsamic Strawberry and Basil Salad

BLUE ROSE's Note:

My DH tried this at a fair. Thought I would post this for others to try. This recipe should be made started the night before.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

basil granita

• ½ cup sugar
• 4 ounces basil
• 2 lemons, juice of
• 3 ½ cups water
• strawberry juice
• 2 lemons, juice of
• 1 pint strawberry
• 2 tablespoons sugar

strawberry salad

• 24 strawberries
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 8 basil leaves
• 4 opal basil
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. First Make Basil Granita, Make this at night.
2. Boil Water and Sugar.
3. Infuse basil for 15 Minutes and strain.
4. Add lemon Juice and place in freezer.
5. Next day Once frozen scrap with fork.
6. Made Strawberry Juice.
7. Place strawberries in a bowl over hot water for 15-20 minutes.
8. Strain the juice being careful not to make cloudy.
9. Last make Strawberry Salad.
10. Cut strawberries and basil.
11. Toss everyting together.
12. Pour strawberry juice over the mixture and top with basil granita.

Reviews

[Studentchef]

I really like this recipe, but found that the balsamic vinegar was good with the salad, but did not go so well with the granita.

[Thymestudio]

A winner! A great way to use up the last of my summer basil and strawberries, what a treat! Thank you for posting. Pac-Fall07