Description

It's berry season and time to make this simple but wonderful salad. It's best served immediately after preparing, but is still good later if there are any leftovers.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. fresh strawberries, quartered or cut bite-size
• 12 oz. fresh blueberries
• 2 T.traditional or white balsamic vinegar
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1/8 t. kosher salt
• 1 T. white sugar, optional
• 8 basil leaves,vvery thinly sliced

Steps

1. Wash, drain, hull, and quarter strawberries. Wash blueberries, drain. Rinse off basil leaves, drain, slice thinly.
2. Combine strawberries and blueberries in a medium size bowl; drizzle with balsamic and oil. Sprinkle with salt, and sugar, if using. Stir gently. Add basil; toss.
3. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 1 hour.