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Fresh strawberries, sweet and tart balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey make this Strawberry Vinaigrette absolutely incredible. Taking less than 5 minutes to make, you can serve this strawberry salad dressing over all types of salads!
This recipe was originally published in July 2017. It has been updated for content and photos.
When it's hot and steamy outside, I don't always want a heavy, creamy salad dressing. This light and tangy Strawberry Vinaigrette is perfect.
It's fresh, fruity and has the perfect tartness from the vinegar, with some added sweetness from the honey. It's damn good stuff.
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Why This Recipe Works
- The sweetness from the strawberries and honey complement the tartness from the vinegar;
- It's super easy to make, coming together in less than 5 minutes;
- It keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, so you've got time to use it.
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Step By Step Instructions
Place all the ingredients in a blender and liquefy. That's it.
Serve it over your favorite salad and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- For an extra deep flavor, you can let the strawberries macerate in the vinegar for 30 minutes before blending;
- Use a flavored balsamic vinegar for an extra pop of fresh flavor. I like to use grapefruit infused, but there are many varieties out there.
- If you don't have white balsamic vinegar, you can substitute rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar, and increase the honey to 2 tablespoons. However, I highly recommend using white balsamic vinegar for the best flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does strawberry vinaigrette last? This strawberry dressing should last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
- Can you freeze vinaigrette? I don't recommend freezing the vinaigrette as it will likely separate when thawing it.
- What kind of vinegar should be used for vinaigrette? I recommend balsamic vinegar, but you can also use white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar.
Serving Options
- Use it over this Spinach Strawberry Salad or over any green salad;
- Use it over cut up pieces of fruit to make a tangy fruit salad;
- Use it as a marinade for BBQ chicken.
More Salad Dressing Recipes
- Try the Mango Dressing in the Blackened Shrimp Salad;
- You may like this Thai Dressing;
- White Balsamic Vinaigrette in this Pasta Salad;
- Green Goddess Dressing by Jessica Gavin;
- Homemade Ranch Dressing from Barefeet in the Kitchen.
More Recipes Using Strawberries
- Homemade Strawberry Shortcake;
- Strawberry Galette;
- Strawberry Ice Cream from Recipetin Eats;
- Strawberry Pie from House of Nash eats.
Did you make this Strawberry Vinaigrette? Rate it and leave a comment below to let me know how it turned out 🙂
Recipe
Strawberry Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more salt and pepper to taste if desired.
Expert Tips:
- For an extra deep flavor, you can let the strawberries macerate in the vinegar for 30 minutes before blending;
- Use a flavored balsamic vinegar for an extra pop of fresh flavor. I like to use grapefruit infused, but there are many varieties out there.
- If you don't have white balsamic vinegar, you can substitute rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar, and increase the honey to 2 tablespoons. However, I highly recommend using white balsamic vinegar for the best flavor.
Bonnie
Can this be canned?
Danielle
I would guess that it can be, but I've never done canning before so I can't really speak to it. Sorry!
Cheese Curd In Paradise
I love the combination of strawberry and balsamic- perfect balance of sweet and tart. This is one of my favorite salad dressings. I love mixed greens, blue cheese, salmon and some of this dressing!
Danielle
Thanks Ashley!
Leslie
This is great! I just added a bunch of salads to my lunch menu this week and I needed a little something to add to them and this is perfect!
Danielle
Perfect!
Kelly
Oh yesssss! I'm so glad I found your recipe! I have summer strawberries in my freezer right now that will be perfect!! Thanks so much!
Danielle
Yay - hope you love it Kelly!
Mahy
You are taking dark photography to the next level - always a pleasure to look through the images! And great recipe, too - really keen to try this strawberry vinaigrette now!
Danielle
Thanks so much Mahy 🙂
Tynia
This sounds amazing! I’m always looking for good salad dressings. Thanks for sharing.
Danielle
You're welcome Ty!
Sharon Chen
Thanks for the tips! This will definitely be in my favorite dressings list.
Danielle
You're welcome Sharon!
kim
Love this recipe! The perfect easy salad dressing for summer!
Danielle
Thanks Kim!
Demeter
This is such an easy way to change up your normal salad routine. So much flavor and couldn't be any easier to keep on hand, thanks!
Danielle
Thanks Demeter!
Jeannette
This strawberry vinaigrette recipe sounds absolutely magical. I've never tried any fruit vinaigrette but I'm certainly inspired to give this one a go! Thanks for sharing, Danielle!
Danielle
You're welcome Jeannette! I hope you enjoy 🙂
Kelly Anthony
I love a good blender salad dressing recipe like this. It is so fresh and flavorful. I will never buy a vinaigrette at the store ever again.
Danielle
Right? They are so easy and just so much better!
Kahle
So easy to make. Clean crisp flavors, very delicious . I added poppy seed to mine. Love it.
Danielle
Great idea to use poppy seeds!
Kathy
I love how fresh and simple the dressing is.