Are you bored with the same old salad routine? A fresh, homemade strawberry vinaigrette might just become your new go-to dressing. This vibrant and tangy dressing isn’t just easy to whip up, but it also brings a bold blend of fresh berry flavor to your dishes.
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This strawberry vinaigrette tastes so fresh, I honestly want to make a salad just to have an excuse to pour it on. I can throw it together in minutes—just blend it up, no cooking needed. If you’ve never made homemade dressing before, start with this one—it’s that easy and so worth it.
All you need is a blender, a handful of fresh ingredients, and a few minutes to create this flavorful masterpiece. It’s sweet, tangy, and creamy, and has just the right zing from lime juice and zest to keep things interesting.
I like changing up my usual salads with this fresh strawberry vinaigrette. For this wedge salad, I skip the classic dressing and pour on this fruity vinaigrette instead. And when I make this chopped vegetable salad, I toss in a few strawberries and swap the balsamic for this easy homemade strawberry dressing—it’s such a simple way to brighten up this salad.
- Type of recipe: Condiment
- Cooking method: No cooking required – Blending required
- Skill level: Minimal prep work and simple steps make this accessible to almost everyone.
- Flavors & textures: Sweet strawberries, tangy vinegar, and the refreshing zing of lime give this dressing a delightful depth.
Table of contents
Recipe Ingredients
- Strawberries – Fresh is best for flavor and color, but frozen berries work too if you thaw them first. I always grab ripe, in-season berries when I can.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – Adds the right amount of tang and balances the sweetness. Plus, it has some health perks too.
- Honey – Sweetens things naturally. You can use more or less depending on how tart your berries are. Swap with maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Lime Juice + Zest – Brings a citrusy punch that brightens everything up. Don’t skip the zest—it really makes a difference.
- Salt + Pepper – Just enough to round out the flavors.
- Garlic Olive Oil – I like using garlic-infused oil for extra flavor. Regular olive oil works too, but the garlic gives it a nice savory touch.
How To Make Strawberry Vinaigrette
Step 1. Prep the ingredients – Wash and hull your strawberries, and zest and juice the lime.
Step 2. Blend it all together – Add strawberries, apple cider vinegar, honey, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until fully combined and smooth.
Step 3. Drizzle in the olive oil – While the blender is running on a low setting, slowly pour in the garlic olive oil to create a creamy emulsion. Pouring slowly ensures the oil combines without separating.
Step 4. Taste and adjust – Sample your vinaigrette and adjust as needed. Too tart? Add a touch more honey. Too thick? Thin it out with a drizzle of water.
Step 5. Store – Pour into a jar or bottle and refrigerate until you’re ready to use. Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this vinaigrette should stay fresh for up to seven days.
Tips for Success
- Use ripe, in-season strawberries for the most flavor.
- Blend the dressing thoroughly for a smooth, silky consistency.
- Always taste and adjust. Each batch may vary slightly based on the sweetness and tartness of your strawberries.
Fresh Strawberry Tips and Recipes You’ll Want to Try
If you’re using fresh strawberries for this vinaigrette, it’s worth knowing how to store them so they stay juicy and flavorful as long as possible. I’ve put together some helpful tips on how to store fresh strawberries the right way. And if you’ve got extra berries to use up, try my fresh strawberry cake, homemade strawberry jam, or the classic strawberry pretzel salad, they’re all simple recipes and make the most of berry season.
FAQ’s
Absolutely! Frozen strawberries work well when fresh ones aren’t readily available. Just thaw them before blending for the best consistency.
Just like any salad dressing, make sure to shake or stir the vinaigrette before serving.
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Recipe
Strawberry Vinaigrette
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup roughly chopped strawberries about 5.5 ounces
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 each lime zested and juiced
- ⅓ cup garlic olive oil can use plain olive oil
- ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then coarsely chopped.
- Zest the lime, then juice it to get 1.5 – 2 tablespoons of lime juice.
- Add chopped strawberries, vinegar, honey, lime juice, lime zest, salt and pepper to a blender.
- Pulse until fully mixed. Then slowly pour the oil into the mix, while still blending.Be careful not to pour the oil too fast, or you will break the emulsion.
Storage
- Pour the vinaigrette into a sealed container and refrigerate for up to seven days.
Notes
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From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California, my passion for food is never-ending. Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven® sharing sweet and savory family-friendly recipes for your cooking and baking inspiration.
