This is the ultimate bright, colorful, delicious summer salad that you have been looking for! It is so simple yet offers the perfect mix of sweet and savory. If you need a pop of color with your summer BBQ spread, this is the way to do it. With all hues of red, this salad delivers a ton of lycopene - the antioxidant carotenoid that gives tomatoes and strawberries their bright red color. Studies suggest that lycopene may help prevent against prostate, lung, and stomach cancers. So all the more reason to feel great while enjoying this dish!
Red Hot Summer Salad:
Ingredients (serves 4 as a side):
- 1 container strawberries
- 1 container cherry or grape tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction
Directions:
- Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise
- Trim the stems off of the strawberries and cut into quarters
- Add tomatoes and strawberries into the serving bowl and mix with the balsamic reduction and balsamic vinaigrette until evenly spread
- Tear the mozzarella and add to the bowl
- Tear basil into pieces and add to bowl
- Mix and serve