Our garden's strawberries are producing strong, and the farmer's markets are selling strawberries at low prices this time of year. One of the best ways I use fresh strawberries is in a fresh strawberry vinaigrette. It's fast, requires only a few ingredients, and it goes well on so many different kinds of salads.
You will need:
5 - 6 medium strawberries
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tabs. lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste (about 1 teas. each).
1 Tabs. Italian seasoning
Place all the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.
Taste for seasoning. Does it need more salt or pepper? It is too tart for your family's taste? If so, add a teaspoon or so of sugar. Pulse for a couple seconds after adding more seasonings. Give it another taste.
Once you have the seasoning level where you want it, pour into a container. I always have a small jar on hand for homemade salad dressings. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
And when you are ready to serve, just pour over your favorite salad.
It is a wonderful change from the usual dressings. And it only cost pennies to make.
Give this a try.
Enjoy?
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