Strawberries and basil are an established summer pairing in desserts and salads. Here a ripe pear adds juice and softness, and the basil gives a light peppery perfume.
100 g
strawberries hulled
1
pear ripe, cored
6 leaves
basil
5 oz
water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Fruity and juicy with ripe strawberry, soft pear and a fresh, peppery basil note.
Basil and strawberries share sweet, slightly peppery aroma notes, which is why they appear together in sorbets and fruit salads. In a smoothie a few leaves are enough; too many turn the flavour grassy. The pear provides juice and body without masking the strawberries.
Strawberries are known to be rich in vitamin C, and pears provide fibre. Ideal on a warm morning.
Yes, they make the smoothie thicker and colder.
No. A few leaves only add a light perfume; there is no garlic or cheese note.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Reader rating
Thanks for rating
Updated:
