Bright, fresh, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor, this Smartfruit Summer Strawberry Salad Dressing is an easy homemade dressing that transforms everyday salads into something truly special. Made with Smartfruit Summer Strawberry Puree Mix, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of salt and black pepper, this simple one-minute recipe is whisked or shaken together until smooth to create a perfectly balanced vinaigrette that’s both sweet and tangy. It’s the perfect finishing touch for fresh garden salads, spinach salads, grilled chicken salads, and seasonal summer dishes.
The naturally sweet flavor of ripe strawberries pairs beautifully with the rich tang of balsamic vinegar, while extra virgin olive oil creates a smooth, velvety texture that lightly coats every bite. The result is a refreshing strawberry balsamic dressing that’s fruity without being overly sweet, allowing the fresh ingredients in your salad to shine. It’s especially delicious with mixed greens, goat cheese, feta, candied pecans, walnuts, avocado, grilled chicken, fresh berries, and toasted nuts, making it an incredibly versatile dressing for both everyday meals and entertaining.
Whether you’re preparing lunch at home or creating fresh seasonal salads in a café, restaurant, catering kitchen, or foodservice operation, this Summer Strawberry Salad Dressing comes together in minutes and is easy to customize. Add a little more strawberry puree for a sweeter, fruit-forward flavor, increase the balsamic vinegar for extra tang, or whisk in additional olive oil for a richer, smoother finish. However you make it, this homemade strawberry vinaigrette delivers vibrant color, fresh fruit flavor, and the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity in every bite.
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Smartfruit Summer Strawberry Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Summer Strawberry Puree Mix
- 1 1/2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, add:Strawberry purée, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt + pepper to taste
- Whisk (or shake) until fully combined.
