Strawberry Basil Salad Dressing
This Strawberry Basil Dressing is fresh, bright, and full of summer flavor. Sweet strawberries blend with fragrant basil, honey, and white balsamic vinegar to create a light, vibrant dressing that comes together in just minutes. It’s perfect tossed with salads, drizzled over grilled chicken or shrimp, or served as a simple dip for fresh vegetables.
Servings: 8
Calories: 157kcal
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries coarsley chopped
- ½ cup white balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey more or less to taste
- 2 tsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1 clove garlic rough chopped
- ½ tsp sriracha optional
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Puree all ingredients except for basil leaves in a blender or food processor. Taste and add more salt, black pepper, honey, or sriracha, to your liking.1 cup strawberries, ½ cup white balsamic vinegar, ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, ½ tsp sriracha, salt and pepper to taste
- Add the basil leaves and blend until mixed well and no large pieces of basil remain. Serve immediately. Dressing keeps for 5 days in the refrigerator.½ cup fresh basil leaves
Notes
Notes & Tips
• Use ripe strawberries. The sweetness and flavor of your strawberries will determine how vibrant the dressing tastes.
• Frozen strawberries work too. Thaw completely and drain any excess liquid before blending so the dressing doesn’t become watery.
• Adjust sweetness to taste. If your strawberries are very sweet, you may need less honey. If they’re tart, add a little more.
• Try different vinegars. If you don’t have white balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar or rice vinegar both work well.
• Blend basil last. Adding the basil after the other ingredients helps preserve its fresh flavor and bright green color.
• Shake before serving. Natural separation may occur in the refrigerator—just shake or stir the dressing before using.
• Make it spicy (optional). The sriracha adds a subtle heat that balances the sweetness, but the dressing is still delicious without it.
Nutrition
Serving: 4tbsps | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg