Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Try this sweet and simple salad dressing to top your favorite spring and early-summer salads. It is a great way to use bruised or frozen strawberries.

Ingredients:

½ pint strawberries, trimmed and diced, OR 8 oz. defrosted frozen strawberries

¾ tsp fresh tarragon, minced OR ¼ tsp dried tarragon

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp sugar

Equipment:

Cutting board

Kitchen knife

Measuring cups and spoons

Jar with a lid OR other container for dressing

Blender OR food processor (optional)

Ingredients:

½ pint strawberries, trimmed and diced, OR 8 oz. defrosted frozen strawberries

¾ tsp fresh tarragon, minced OR ¼ tsp dried tarragon

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp sugar

Equipment:

Cutting board

Kitchen knife

Measuring cups and spoons

Jar with a lid OR other container for dressing

Blender OR food processor (optional)

Directions:

  1. Gather all the ingredients and equipment. Wash the produce and prepare it as detailed in the ingredients list.
  2. Combine the strawberries, tarragon, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper and sugar in a jar with a lid (or another container) and shake or mix thoroughly.

Note: For a dressing with a smoother consistency, combine all ingredients In a blender OR food processor, and blend until smooth.