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Ingredients – Salad:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh, local, basil chopped
  • 3 cups strawberries, sliced
  • 3 cups cucumbers, sliced and quartered
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

  1. Wash and chop basil into small pieces.
  2. Wash cucumbers. If they have seeds, remove them, and dice cucumbers into small pieces.
  3. Wash and slice strawberries.
  4. Place strawberries, basil, balsamic, and sugar in a bowl. Toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  5. Combine cucumbers, salt, and pepper with strawberry and basil mixture. Toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Source: Pisanick Partners, LLC