Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is a sweet and tangy salad dressing that pairs perfectly with summer salads. It’s made with just six ingredients including fresh strawberries and is simple enough to prepare in just minutes.
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Adding fresh berries to salads is extra delicious any time of the year, but especially during the summer months when they are at their absolute best. Using this Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is another way to carry that flavor into every single bite.
We use this salad dressing on our Strawberry Spinach Salad, and it’s also great on other types of salad, over roasted or grilled meats like chicken and turkey, or even over vanilla ice cream for a unique treat on a hot day.
If you prefer to make your own salad dressings and vinaigrettes, you may also want to try these recipes for Cranberry Salad Dressing, Apple Maple Vinaigrette and Greek Salad Dressing, as well.
Why This Recipe Works
Salad dressings are typically very easy to make at home. This recipe only requires 6 ingredients, including salt and pepper, and just minutes to prepare.
It’s made with fresh strawberries for the best flavor. The vinaigrette is sweet from the berries and honey and balances perfectly with the tanginess of the balsamic vinegar.
The recipe doesn’t contain any artificial ingredients or preservatives and is naturally gluten free and low in carbohydrates.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
- 6 fresh strawberries (roughly chopped): if fresh strawberries are not available, frozen strawberries that have been thawed can be used.
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 teaspoons honey (or maple syrup)
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Roughly chop the strawberries.
Create!
Add all of the ingredients to a smoothie blender cup or food processor and process on low until well blended.
To make this vinaigrette by hand, you’ll want to chop the strawberries as small as possible, then add them to a medium bowl with vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. While whisking, gradually add the olive oil until it is fully emulsified. With this method there will be bits of strawberries in the dressing.
Present!
Serve as desired.
Tips and Techniques
- To make this vinaigrette by hand, chop the strawberries as small as possible, then add them to a medium bowl with the balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. While whisking, gradually add the olive oil until it is fully emulsified. With this method there will be bits of strawberries in the dressing.
- Frozen, thawed strawberries can be used, though fresh is always best.
- Store extra vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days for best results.
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Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 6 fresh strawberries (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 4 teaspoons honey (or maple syrup)
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a smoothie blender cup or food processor and process on low until well blended.6 fresh strawberries, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 4 teaspoons honey, pinch salt, pinch pepper
- Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
- Serve, as desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- To make this vinaigrette by hand, chop the strawberries as small as possible, then add them to a medium bowl with the balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. While whisking, gradually add the olive oil until it is fully emulsified. With this method there will be bits of strawberries in the dressing.
- Frozen, thawed strawberries can be used, though fresh is always best.
- Store extra vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days for best results.
