Balsamic Strawberry Salad || Sandy's Happy Kitchen

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese has a similar tangy flavor, while cottage cheese is more affordable.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is lower in calories, while red wine vinegar is often less expensive.

toasted walnuts

🥗Healthier: toasted almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar is a more economical sweetener.

Dice 1 cup of strawberries and add to a bowl.

Dice 1 ripe avocado and add to the bowl.

Cut 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half and add to the bowl.

Cut mini mozzarella balls in half and add to the bowl.

Add 1/3 cup of pecans and 1/3 cup of fresh basil to the bowl.

In a small saucepan, heat 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar and let it simmer for about 8 minutes, then let it cool.

Pour the balsamic vinegar over the salad mixture.

Add sea salt and black pepper to taste.

Drizzle olive oil over the salad and mix everything together.

Cooking Techniques

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