Description
This Easy Strawberry Vinaigrette is a game-changing, homemade salad dressing made with frozen strawberries, honey, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. It’s sweet, tangy, and ready in just 5 minutes — the perfect way to brighten up any salad. Especially delicious over spinach with feta and almonds. Fresh, fruity, and anything but boring!!
Ingredients
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8 ounces frozen strawberries (no need to thaw)
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2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a blender: Frozen strawberries, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Blend until smooth: Process until the dressing is creamy and completely blended. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
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Serve or store: Pour into a jar or airtight container. Chill before serving, or enjoy right away. Shake or stir before each use.
Notes
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Swap honey for maple syrup to make this recipe vegan.
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Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a clove of garlic for extra flavor depth.
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This vinaigrette also works beautifully as a marinade for grilled chicken or shrimp!
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Use fresh strawberries if you have them — about 1½ cups, hulled and halved.
Equipment
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Blender or food processor
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Measuring spoons
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Glass jar or dressing bottle for storage
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American, Healthy, Fresh
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 71mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry vinaigrette, easy salad dressing, homemade vinaigrette, fruit vinaigrette