Summer Strawberry Vinaigrette

When strawberries are at their peak in early summer, they should be used in everything – not just desserts. This strawberry vinaigrette makes good use of the sweet berries, for a sweet-tart salad dressing.

With plenty of berries, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, it’s a great everyday vinaigrette that adds a little extra to any salad. It stores well in the refrigerator so you can make a larger batch and have it on hand all week.

Ingredients

• Strawberries: fresh, though I think thawed berries might work too.
• Olive Oil: extra virgin, always.
• Balsamic Vinegar: just a couple of tablespoons are needed here, so you won’t get a big hit of acidity.
• Dijon Mustard: mustard adds complexity and a hint of spice.
• Sea Salt: to taste.
• Black Pepper: if you are very sensitive to any spice, you can omit the pepper or reduce the amount, as the mustard adds a bit here.

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Notes and Substitutions

Another mustard can be used, as long as it’s not yellow hotdog mustard. Grainy, spicy, whatever you like best.

An immersion blender works very well here, as would a bullet or mini food processor. Full-size blenders will be less effective as it’s not going to fill up the container well enough.

This isn’t a good time to use under- or over-ripe strawberries – you will taste them in the vinaigrette. If you have an excess of berries and they’re a bit iffy, roast them instead.

If you don’t have balsamic vinegar, red wine or even apple cider vinegar could be subbed, but reduce the amount by half.

More Strawberry Recipes

Early Summer Strawberry Salad
Strawberry Milk
Strawberry Asparagus Quinoa Salad
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
Almond Flour Strawberry Cake

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