Strawberry Vinaigrette (Oil-Free)

Simple, refreshing, and oil-free strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. It's tangy, sweet, and perfect for spring or early summer on a bed of greens. Summer is approaching and a lighter vinaigrette sounds delightful on salads this time of the year.  It’s also a great alternative to use up those strawberries from berry picking.  Not that I ever get to find something to do with them.  I usually have all these ideas and plan to freeze some for later.  Yet, every year the strawberries mainly just get eaten right out of the fridge and before I know it they’re all gone.  So, thank goodness I can still buy them from the store.  Maybe that’s a great tip to get your family to eat more fruit, go pick it! 

How to Make Strawberry Vinaigrette

Mix the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl, then add the diced shallot.  This will soften the harshness from the shallot and give the dressing a little more flavor.  That’s what we want, to build some flavor!  Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes then add everything to the blender and blend.  Super easy and most of the time is spent waiting on the shallot.  Then add the vinaigrette on top of a bed of greens or strawberry avocado salad.  Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to a week and stir before serving. 

More Oil-Free Dressings Recipes

• Creamy Cashew Dijon Dressing
• Dijon Tahini Dressing
• Smoky Tahini Dressing
• Peanut Dipping Sauce

As always, I hope you enjoy the recipe!  

Strawberry Vinaigrette (Oil Free)

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• Author: Allie
• Total Time: 20 mins (including 15 mins of wait time)
• Yield: ¾ cup 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

Simple, refreshing, and oil-free strawberry balsamic vinaigrette.  It's tangy, sweet, and perfect for spring or early summer on a bed of greens.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 small shallot diced (about 2 tablespoons once diced)
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup (if needed)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Fresh cracked pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Mix the balsamic vinegar and lemon juice together in a small bowl, then add the diced shallot.  Let the shallot sit in the vinegar mix for 10-15 minutes.
2. Then add the rest of the ingredients and the shallot/vinegar mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.  If your strawberries are not sweet enough add a teaspoon of maple syrup.
3. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.
4. Add to your favorite greens or strawberry avocado salad.

• Prep Time: 20 mins (including 15 mins of wait time)
• Category: dressing
• Method: blender
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: strawberry balsamic dressing no oil, oil-free salad dressing