Description
This Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing is a delightful, fruity vinaigrette that adds a burst of flavor to salads. Made with fresh strawberries, honey, and a hint of poppy seeds, this dressing is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Strawberry Dressing:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine strawberries, honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Emulsify with Oil: With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until creamy.
- Add Poppy Seeds: Stir in the poppy seeds by hand.
- Adjust and Chill: Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving. Shake well before use.
Notes
- Use very ripe strawberries for optimal flavor.
- Pairs well with spinach salads, grilled chicken, goat cheese, and nuts.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
