Frozen strawberries, balsamic and rosemary combined to create a delicious salad dressing. You can adjust the sweetness according to your preferences, but I left ours fairly tangy. I served this over a simple Grape and Candied Walnut Salad and it was an excellent pairing.
I have to tell you that I was so excited to try making a strawberry dressing, I started scribbling down ideas for ingredients a couple days ago. I made this meal and later, as I was writing this post, I remembered that my friend, Donna, had made a strawberry salad a while back.
I went to check and see how she had made her dressing and I burst out laughing. My dressing is almost identical to hers! Apparently, my brain had read and retained more than I thought.
So, I’m happy to credit her for my inspiration. Be sure to check out her Strawberry and Mozarella Salad for the next time fresh berries are in season. I can’t wait to try it.
Strawberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 8 ounces frozen strawberries thawed - I'm sure this would be awesome with fresh berries, but craving them in October meant that frozen berries were the best option this time
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar you can use regular balsamic; however the dressing will be a lovely shade of brown - much like this one
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice I'm sure store bought would work fine as well
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Layer all ingredients into the blender in the order listed. Puree for a minute or two, until dressing is smooth and thickened.
Geni says
Sooooooooo hot here lately (Los Angeles) and this dressing looks like the perfect accompaniment to any light and fresh salad. Perfection
The Slow Roasted Italian says
That is crazy, only difference was I used more honey. I say, great minds think alike! I really like the color, I think I will try the white balsamic next time. Sprouts or Trader Joe's?? OMG, I just realized it is October, lady fingers will be in soon… I guess I am going to Trader Joe's to get those so I will look for Balsamic there.
Joanne says
Ooo this sounds so good! I would definitely eat more salad if I had this around!
My 2 Pesos says
I have to try this! (:
My Journey With Candida says
My sister in law made a dressing like this last year….. so good.
The Starving Student says
Everyone always tends to make raspberry vinaigrette, good call switching it up with the strawberries!
Words Of Deliciousness says
Looks and sounds lovely. I love how creamy it looks.
Jen says
Looks awesome, can't wait to try it!
Sinful Sundays says
I'm in love with that picture. So pretty! The dressing itself sounds delicious!
Reem | Simply Reem says
Lovely!! This looks perfect dressing…
Rich and creamy yummm…
Grace In Full Measure says
You have so many nifty food ideas!!!
JavelinWarrior says
This post is so fetish-worthy, I’ve been inspired to include it in my Friday Food Fetish blog. If you have any objections, please let me know
Mary says
Thanks! You are welcome to include it.
James says
Thanks for the recipe! I made this tonight and it was well received. I even had strawberry flavored balsamic in the pantry
Kim Honeycutt says
I've heard of Raspberry but not Strawberry. Interesting!! Pinning to try! Strawberries are starting to come in now!! YAY!!!!!
Anonymous says
I wonder if you could pull this off using blueberries in season?
Mary says
That sounds delicious. Let me know how it works, if you try it!
Sophie Archer says
Hello,
I am looking for a dressing to put over a mixed leaf salad, with candied walnuts, pear and blue cheese, and possibly some citrus slices. Do you think this would work? or could you suggest an alternative? Thank you.
Steve says
I tried this recipe as a test tonight and it came out perfectly! I'll be bringing it along to my (Canadian) Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow 🙂