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    Home » Recipes » Salad

    Strawberry Salad Dressing

    Published: Apr 27, 2020 · Updated: Jun 16, 2020 · Post may contain affiliate links

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    You need only 5 ingredients for this tangy, sweet, healthy Strawberry Salad Dressing made with fresh strawberries and white balsamic vinegar.

    fresh strawberries on white counter with glass container of strawberry dressing, jar of balsamic vinegar
    • 🍓About Strawberry Dressing
      • Ingredients
        • Cost of Recipe
    • How to Make Strawberry Salad Dressing
    • Recipe Tips
      • Variations
        • Ingredient Options
        • How to Make Allergy Friendly
        • Flavor Substitutions
      • Make Ahead Ideas
      • Storage Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Can you do anything else with this strawberry salad dressing?
      • Nutrition Benefits
      • What to Serve with Strawberry Vinaigrette
        • Final thoughts

    🍓About Strawberry Dressing

    When strawberries start popping up in the stores (I'm talking about the local, delicious strawberries -- not overpriced, out of season strawberries), I get super excited.

    K, I'm pretty sure you didn't come here to learn about my favorite fruit. You probably saw strawberry dressing and either thought "weird. no." or "yummy! Strawberries in dressing sounds glorious!"

    I'd recommend the second opinion because this stuff is addicting. I had to buy extra lettuce because I craved a salad like 8 days in a row because of this strawberry salad dressing.

    But it's strawberry season, so they're sweet, juicy, and perfect to balance out the tangy balsamic vinegar and the richness of the olive oil.

    I prefer to use white balsamic vinegar because the regular balsamic vinegar could potentially make the salad dressing not as vibrantly red and beautiful, but it's totally up to you.

    This takes all of three minutes to make. All you have to do is toss the ingredients in a food processor and blend for less than a minute.

    olive oil, salt, strawberries, balsamic vinegar, garlic

    Ingredients

    Strawberries: Fresh strawberries are best for this dressing. The texture will be a little off if you use frozen strawberries. Conventional or organic are both good options. After a lot of scientific research, I feel confident eating either conventional and organic fruit.

    Garlic: Again, fresh is best here. In a pinch, you can use garlic powder.

    Balsamic Vinegar: Regular balsamic vinegar and white balsamic vinegar both work in this strawberry dressing. The white balsamic vinegar is a little sweeter and less tangy, so it is my preferred option. However, regular balsamic vinegar tastes great in here. Note that the color might be a little muted since regular balsamic vinegar has a dark color.

    Salt: Don't skip the salt. It really balances out the tangy-sweetness of the strawberry dressing.

    Olive oil: When making dressing, I prefer extra virgin olive oil, but quite honestly, it's not a huge deal if you use regular olive oil. I don't recommend substituting with coconut oil as it will have too strong of a flavor. Avocado oil or canola oil could work, but I haven't tested them in this dressing.

    Cost of Recipe

    • strawberries 1 cup: $0.50
    • garlic 1 clove: $0.06
    • balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons: $0.79
    • salt ⅛ teaspoon: $0.01
    • olive oil 1 tablespoon: $0.24

    TOTAL COST: $1.60 (Based on San Diego Sprouts 2020) or $0.27/serving

    steps to make salad dressing. strawberries in mini food processor, blending, poured into dressing container, salad with strawberry dressing on top

    How to Make Strawberry Salad Dressing

    Making your own salad dressing at home is incredibly simple. For this strawberry dressing, you simply add the ingredients to a food processor or blender, and combine.

    1. Add all of the ingredients to a mini food processor.
    2. Blend.
    3. Pour into a container
    4. Enjoy!
    plate of spinach, pecan and goat cheese salad covered in strawberry salad dressing with a glass of white wine

    Recipe Tips

    Variations

    Ingredient Options

    White balsamic vinegar: This recipe uses white balsamic vinegar which has a more mild flavor and a lighter color. Regular balsamic vinegar will work in place of the white balsamic vinegar but the dressing will be a darker color and have a little more tanginess. You can add a pinch of sugar if you'd like a sweeter dressing.

    How to Make Allergy Friendly

    This Strawberry Salad Dressing recipe is already gluten free, dairy free, egg free, soy free, nut free and vegan/vegetarian. Be sure to read ingredient labels to ensure that there are no allergens you need to avoid in the ingredients you are using.

    Flavor Substitutions

    Vinegar: For a tangier dressing, use regular balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar. If using white wine vinegar, I recommend adding a pinch of sugar to help bring out the sweetness in the strawberries.

    fresh strawberries, bottle of strawberry vinaigrette, spinach salad

    Make Ahead Ideas

    Pretty much all salad dressings are excellent for making ahead of time, especially since you can keep them in the fridge for 5-7 days. Also, making in advance allows the flavor to meld together. Highly recommend making this dressing ahead of time if possible.

    Storage Suggestions

    Keep this strawberry salad dressing in an airtight container for up to 7 days. I don't recommend freezing.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you do anything else with this strawberry salad dressing?

    Yes, you can! You can use it to marinate chicken breasts to grill or pan fry. Simply pour the dressing into a resealable glass container or plastic bag, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Remove from strawberry dressing, discard any remaining dressing, and cook the chicken however you desire.

    bottle of salad dressing, plate of spinach salad with pecans, feta and strawberries

    Nutrition Benefits

    Strawberries are as delicious as they are nutritious, full of Vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants & phytonutrients. As a whole, this strawberry vinaigrette is full of antioxidants but also helps you absorb the nutrients in your salad thanks to the olive oil in the dressing.

    What to Serve with Strawberry Vinaigrette

    Honestly, I would serve this on almost any salad. I personally love a combo of spinach, pecans, and goat cheese or feta cheese with this strawberry salad dressing. Add some chicken and a side of bread for a complete meal. It's also great on any kind of mixed green, butter lettuce or romaine lettuce.

    Final thoughts

    This is quite possibly my favorite salad dressing in the entire world. It's tangy, sweet, salty, and slightly rich, and it works well on many types of salads. I highly recommend making it if you have fresh strawberries. Plus, like many other salad dressings, you can use it to marinate chicken.

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    fresh strawberries, bottle of strawberry vinaigrette, spinach salad

    Strawberry Salad Dressing

    You need only 5 ingredients for this sweet, tangy, rich dressing made with fresh strawberries. It'll have you looking forward to salads everyday!
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup chopped strawberries about 8-10 strawberries
    • ½ teaspoon minced garlic 1 small garlic clove
    • 3 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions

    • Add strawberries, garlic, vinegar, and salt to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
    • Pour in olive oil and process until combined.
    • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

    Notes

    *You can substitute regular balsamic vinegar but it will have a darker color and a slightly more pronounced balsamic vinegar taste
    *Makes ¾ cup

    What to Use in This Recipe

    Mini Food Processor
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    Nutrition Facts
    Strawberry Salad Dressing
    Serving Size
     
    2 tablespoons
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    35
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Sodium
     
    50
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    45
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    14.1
    mg
    17
    %
    Calcium
     
    6
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    0.2
    mg
    1
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *
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    This post was originally published May 4, 2016. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.

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    1. rachel @ athletic avocado

      May 11, 2016 at 7:17 am

      Wow this looks so delicious and refreshing! I need to step up my dressing game, totally want to try!

      Reply
    2. Kelli

      May 11, 2016 at 10:56 am

      Looks so pretty and sounds delicious! Would be perfect this summer especially with grilled chicken and feta cheese!

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    3. Elizabeth Shaw

      May 11, 2016 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      Um, you, me, this dressing with salad, a bottle of wine and a large baguette- pretty sure we have our date set for August now!

      Reply
    4. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

      May 11, 2016 at 6:51 pm

      Great minds think alike - I just made a strawberry salad with strawberry dressing last week. Coming soon to a blog near you! Unfortunately I don't have that adorable dressing vessel 😉

      Reply
    5. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen

      May 12, 2016 at 7:19 am

      This looks SO amazing!! I have LOVED strawberries all my life as well. Pinning this for later 🙂

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    6. Lauren Harris-Pincus

      May 13, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Sounds fantastic! And I love that it's not really oily 🙂

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