Strawberry, Tomato and Basil Salad with A Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

 

Tomato season really doesn't hit Utah until the end of August. That is unless you have access to tomatoes grown in high tunnels like I do. Jealous? I get them from La Nay Ferme and I got my first batch last week.

 

My CSA share also came with strawberries and a couple bunches of beautiful, smooth and aromatic basil. I thought back to making one of my favorite summer appetizers: Fresh Strawberries with a Balsamic Reduction. I also knew I wanted to make a caprese salad and some homemade pesto. But to be honest, I knew I wasn't going to get to all those dishes...especially in one night. So I decided to combine ingredients from each recipe that I was craving.

 

I absolutely know I'm not the first to combine these ingredients. But I guarantee you when you serve this recipe, others will be surprised to see tomatoes, strawberries and balsamic vinegar together on one plate. Boy do they pair well. This salad has a sweet, fresh albeit acidic taste to it that is rounded out by the tangy candied, balsamic reduction.

This salad is so simple. The key is quality ingredients. Use a good balsamic, a little goes a long way.

Strawberry, Tomato and Basil Salad with A Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

by Becky of Project Domestication

Serves 1-2 (recipe can be multiplied to your liking)

Ingredients:

handful of tomatoes, halved and sliced

handful of strawberries, sliced

small handful of fresh basil

1/2-1 cup good balsamic vinegar

Directions:

In a small saucepan over high heat bring balsamic vinegar to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to low and simmer until syrupy. Meanwhile wash, dry and slice tomatoes, strawberries and basil. Arrange on plate. Right before serving drizzle balsamic reduction sparingly over salad.

Other recipes you may like:

Fresh Strawberries with a Balsamic Reduction on Project Domestication

Strawberry Charlotte Cake Recipe on The Vintage Mixer

Strawberry Rhubarb Double Crisp on Project Domestication

Quick Pickled Strawberries on Cafe Johnsonia

Buttery Strawberry Jam Cookies on Project Domestication

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2 Years Ago: Brrr-ownies

3 Years Ago: New York Food Memories - The Shake Shack

4 Years Ago: Baby Shower Cupcakes

More Project Domestication recipes using La Nay Ferme local produce:
Black Rice Risotto with Peas

Quinoa Salad with Grilled Peppers & Summer Squash

Cauliflower & Carrot Top Puree (or Mash)

Three-Green Lettuce Salad with White Turnips

Asian Mizuna Greens and Pasta Salad with Edamame and Pea Shoots

German Potato Salad over Mixed Greens

Light Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing

Bleu Cheese, Radish and Pea Shoot Crostini