Description
This vibrant strawberry vinaigrette, flecked with poppy seeds, is a delicious and easy-to-make dressing perfect for transforming everyday salads into a flavorful, family-friendly meal, proving homemade is best for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, ripe red berries
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup, to taste (use maple syrup for vegan option)
- 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Berries: Hull and quarter 1 cup (150g) of fresh strawberries.
- Blend Ingredients: In your blender or a mini food processor, combine the prepped strawberries, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and rosy, about 60-90 seconds.
- Emulsify with Oil: With the blender running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the 0.5 cup (120ml) olive oil. Continue blending until the mixture thickens into a creamy emulsion.
- Stir in Poppy Seeds: Transfer the emulsified dressing to a bowl. Gently stir in the 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust for sweetness, tang, or salt to achieve your perfect balance.
Notes
Store your homemade strawberry vinaigrette in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week. For super speedy prep, use a mini food processor. Do not add all the oil at once; drizzle slowly for a smooth emulsion. Avoid over-blending poppy seeds to maintain their crunch. Adjust sweetener or use organic ingredients for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dressing
- Method: Blending, Emulsifying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Calories: 90 calories
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 48 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: easy dressing, strawberry, poppy seeds, healthy salad, homemade, vegan, quick, weeknight, family friendly, fresh