Foods This fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette recipe is the perfect healthy salad dressing. It combines sweet and tart together in the perfect blend and makes your salads taste so so good.
I love salads. I would probably eat a salad for lunch every day if I had the patience to make them. In the business of taking care of kids and homeschooling I don’t get to all of the cleaning, cutting, and chopping. My lunches are more grab and go, or I eat whatever my kids don’t eat.
Why I Love This Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette
I love salads even more knowing my salad dressing is healthy. That’s what I love about this fresh strawberry vinaigrette: it not only has a delightful tangy sweetness; it is also a great source of nutrients.
- Strawberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C, boosting your immune system and improving skin health. Strawberries also contain other helpful antioxidants and phytochemicals that help to promote eye health, lower bad cholesterol, and reduce inflammation in the body. (Commercially grown strawberries are on our “dirty dozen” list, so make sure you get organic strawberries.)
- MCT oils can aid in weight loss, help to heal the digestive system, help to regulate blood sugar, and many other benefits.
- Balsamic vinegar contains polyphenols and other antioxidants which can protect the body from heart disease and cancer and improve the immune system overall.
- Honey can help to counteract indigestion and is considered a super food because it contains antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, and phytonutrients. (Make sure you get raw honey to get these benefits.)
Give this fresh strawberry dressing a taste! If you’re like me, you’re going to love it.
Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic strawberries
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons MCT oil or a mild flavored olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons raw honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and coarsely chop strawberries.
- Combine all your ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend well, until there are no lumps.
- Taste to make sure the salt and pepper are to your liking as each person is different.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Check some of my other favorite homemade salad dressing recipes!
I think this will make an awesome dressing. Gotta love strawberry.
I hope you enjoy!
Oh my word– this looks DELICIOUS and so light!!
I love everything about this! Printing this off!
Hi, just wondering what to use instead of raw honey. Maybe black strap molasses? Or a different sweetner?
I’ve used a little stevia in the place of honey. I think the molasses would be a little strong and overpowering for this particular recipe.