Lemon Basil Strawberry Salad Recipes

LEMON-BASIL STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine strawberries, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes.
• Combine basil, balsamic, and lemon juice in another bowl. Pour over strawberries and toss to coat. Serve.

EASY LEMON ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo in very salty water until just barely al dente.
• Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
• Drain orzo and set aside.
• While the orzo cooks, use a microplane to zest your lemon. Place zest into a large mixing bowl.
• Cut zested lemon in half and squeeze lemon juice into your mixing bowl. Be careful not to let any lemon seeds fall into the bowl!
• Add olive oil, salt, and pepper to bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
• Add reserved 1/2 cup pasta water to your lemon juice mixture and whisk to combine. The sauce will look watery, but don't worry - the orzo will soak the liquid up as it cools!
• Add cooked, drained orzo to lemon juice mixture and stir to combine.
• Let orzo cool for 10-15 minutes.
• Add basil and tomatoes to orzo. Stir to combine. Taste and add salt or pepper as necessary.
• Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and chill until ready to serve. Top with an extra sprig of basil for garnish if you like.

MIXED FRUIT WITH LEMON-BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the lemon juice, sugar, salt, mustard, onion powder and pepper in a blender; cover and pulse until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in basil. , In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.