Easy Homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Easy Homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing beats store-bought any day! This low-calorie, quick and easy strawberry vinaigrette recipe made with fresh strawberries, apple cider vinegar and olive oil is the perfect way to enjoy your favourite leafy greens.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 1 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2/3 Cup Fresh Strawberries, stems removed
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup or Honey
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 Limes Zested
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/3 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- 1
Add baking soda to cold water and soak the strawberries in a large bowl for 5 minutes. It would be even better to cover and shake it a few times.
- 2
Rinse and pat dry fresh strawberries with a kitchen paper towel.
- 3
Alternatively, soak and wash the fresh strawberries with a fruit and veggie spray like this one.
- 4
De-stem the strawberries and remove the core with a strawberry huller or a sharp pairing knife.
- 5
Add all ingredients (except the oil) into a food processor and blend until smooth.
- 6
Stream in the oil and pulse until mixed and thickened.
- 7
Carefully remove the blade from the food processor(!!)
- 8
Pour salad dressing into an airtight glass jar.
- 9
Add your favourite salad greens, such as arugula, baby spinach or spring mix, in a salad bowl.
- 10
I highly recommend investing in a quality salad spinner. Drying your veggies thoroughly is so important after they are washed. It helps prevent wilted herbs and vegetables and stays fresher and longer!
- 11
Drizzle on Strawberry Vinaigrette.