This strawberry vinaigrette is a delicious combination of sweet and tart all at the same time. It’s the perfect way to brighten up any meal, and it’s so flavorful that you’ll find yourself putting it on everything!

Making homemade dressings is addicting! Once you taste their fresh flavor, you’ll have a hard time going back to store-bought. A few of the favorites that I make at home are this Greek dressing, this classic Caesar dressing, and the all-time family favorite… ranch dressing!

What is a Vinaigrette?

I LOVE a good vinaigrette! A vinaigrette is a sauce or dressing typically made of oil (and, surprise…vinegar!) with some other flavorings sprinkled in. You can make them sweet or tangy depending on the taste you are going for! The best part about them is that they can be fruity or savory and can go on just about anything. I love making dressings at home because I can add or take things away and make them the perfect fit for me!

This vinaigrette tastes extra delicious because it combines the sweet flavor of strawberries with savory flavors like Dijon mustard and garlic. Plus, it only takes a few minutes to throw together, and it will last a couple of weeks! Your guests will love the bright flavor of this salad dressing. And don’t be worried about the vinegar as the main ingredient. Your favorite dressings like thousand island and Italian dressing all have vinegar in them too!

Ingredients in Strawberry Vinaigrette

These ingredients are super simple, and you can switch out ingredients to make this the perfect recipe for you. Try switching out the strawberries for some raspberries to change things up! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Strawberries: Fresh strawberries are always best! You can use frozen strawberries if you need to, but fresh strawberries will give your dressing the best flavor.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: If you don’t have this on hand, then you can use balsamic vinegar instead!
• Extra-virgin Olive Oil: This helps blend all of the flavors together!
• Dijon Mustard: You may not think mustard and strawberries would taste good, but just wait until you taste these flavors together! You can also use honey mustard instead!
• Garlic: Ramp up the umami (the kind of flavors that make your mouth water) in this dressing by adding garlic. It goes great with the sweetness of the strawberries.
• Granulated Sugar: If you have ripe strawberries and like a tart dressing, you can leave this out. If you are using frozen strawberries you should add sugar.
• Salt and Pepper: Add to taste or use my amounts if you aren’t sure.

How to Make Strawberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

This dressing is that easy! I mean… It’s only one step! It doesn’t get any simpler than that! You really can’t get this one wrong, and your family and friends will rave about how good this dressing is.

1. Mix: In a food processor or blender, pulse the sliced strawberries, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.

More Homemade Dressings to Try

Once you start making your dressing from scratch, you will be hooked! The flavor is brighter and you can change ingredients until this recipe is perfect for you! Check out some more of my delicious dressings that I make at home. Good luck picking your favorite!

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Homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette

This strawberry vinaigrette is a delicious combination of sweet and tart all at the same time. It's the perfect way to brighten up any meal and it's so flavorful that you'll find yourself putting it on everything!

Course Dressing

Cuisine American

Keyword Strawberry Vinaigrette

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 75kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 cup strawberries
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or balsamic)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

• In a food processor or blender, pulse the strawberries, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg