Ingredient:

• 1 pound fresh strawberries, diced
• Optional: 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
• 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese (about ½ cup)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, plus a few small basil leaves for garnish
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon thick balsamic vinegar*
• ½ teaspoon Maldon flaky sea salt or a scant ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper