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Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ditch the store-bought stuff and elevate your greens with a dressing that's bursting with fresh, vibrant flavor. This Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is incredibly simple to make—we're talking 10 minutes and a blender—and strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and savo
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 106
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) light olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/3 cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) sliced strawberries
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon / 20 ml (0.7 fl oz) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 g / 0.09 oz) sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 g / 0.02 oz) ground black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • For a thinner dressing, slowly stream in 1-2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of water while the blender is running until you reach your desired consistency.
  • For an ultra-creamy emulsion, add all except the oil to the blender first. Then, with the blender running on low, slowly drizzle in the oil until it's fully incorporated.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Combine all —oil, strawberries, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, shallot, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes—in a blender or food processor.
  3. Pulse or blend on high until the mixture is well combined and completely smooth.
  4. Transfer the vinaigrette to an airtight container or jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness. If your strawberries are tart, consider adding a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to balance the flavors.
  6. Let the vinaigrette rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to fully meld together.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 1.6gProtein: 0.1gFat: 11g

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