Fresh strawberry vinaigrette made in minutes. Light, fruity, and perfect for summer salads - with an easy strawberry poppy seed option.

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This light strawberry vinaigrette is the perfect dressing for summer salads. Fresh, fruity, and lightly sweet, it pairs beautifully with green salads, spinach, or asparagus. Best of all, it's ready in just a few minutes and can easily be turned into a strawberry poppy seed dressing with a simple add-in.

If you're bored of using the same salad dressing over and over again, this one will bring fresh flavor and color to your plate - without any effort.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Fresh & summery: Bursting with natural strawberry flavor and a gentle sweetness.
Quick & easy: Made in minutes with just a blender or food processor.
Versatile: Delicious on leafy greens, asparagus, grain bowls, or fruit salads.
Two dressings in one: Turn it into a strawberry poppy seed dressing in seconds.

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Ingredients

Strawberries: The star of the dressing. Fresh strawberries give the best flavor, but thawed frozen strawberries work well too.
Olive oil: Adds richness and helps create a smooth, creamy texture.
Red wine vinegar: Balances the sweetness of the strawberries with a gentle acidity.
Maple syrup: Lightly sweetens the dressing. You can easily swap it for agave or another liquid sweetener.
Salt & pepper: Enhance all flavors and keep the dressing well balanced.
Poppy seeds (optional): Add a subtle nutty flavor and a pleasant crunch for the poppy seed variation.

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Recipe Variations

Raspberry vinaigrette: Replace strawberries with fresh or frozen raspberries.
Citrus twist: Use lemon or lime juice instead of red wine vinegar.
Oil-free version: Replace the oil with water for a lighter dressing.
Herby: Add fresh basil for a fragrant twist.
Savory: Season with garlic or onion powder.
Sweetener swap: Replace maple syrup with agave nectar or another sweetener of your choice.

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