Food and Recipes Recipes Strawberry-Avocado Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing Culinary historian Jessica B. Harris shares a spring strawberry salad recipe. By Jessica B. Harris Jessica B. Harris Jessica B. Harris, considered by many to be one of the ranking authorities on the food of the African Diaspora, is the author, editor, or translator of eighteen books including twelve cookbooks documenting the foodways of the African Diaspora. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on March 8, 2022 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 6 Jump to recipe Strawberry salads forever. In the warmer months, we love to add fruit to our salads, bringing a welcome dose of color and sweetness to our plates. This Strawberry-Avocado Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing is the unique dish your guests will adore. "This salad, which features Boston lettuce, avocados, and a ginger-sesame white balsamic dressing, is another way of enjoying the beloved fruit that isn't exactly a berry but is, for many, a delicious harbinger of spring," writes culinary historian Jessica B. Harris. As spring moves into summer, you can ring in the changes by adapting this Strawberry Avocado Salad. Arrange a mix of equal amounts of strawberries, tomatoes, and watermelon (or other fruits) on the lettuce for a warm weather treat. Or try adding crisp crumbled bacon and/or cloves of roasted garlic atop the salad for a slightly different taste. The dressing can also be used on other salads that would benefit from the addition of a slightly sweet and spicy note. Ingredients 1 head Boston lettuce, torn into pieces 3 cups fresh strawberries, stemmed and halved (quartered, if large) 2 medium avocados, cut into ½-inch cubes (about 2 cups) 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (from 1 [1-inch] piece) ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Directions Arrange lettuce on a serving platter. Top with strawberries and avocados. Place vinegar, sesame oil, canola oil, water, honey, ginger, salt, and pepper in a small jar. Seal jar; shake to combine well. Drizzle dressing over salad; serve immediately. Print