Description
This Easy Homemade Strawberry Salad Dressing is a fresh, vibrant dressing made with ripe strawberries, tangy white wine vinegar, sweet maple syrup, and a touch of creamy mayonnaise. Perfectly emulsified with extra virgin olive oil and accented with optional poppy seeds, this dressing adds a delightful fruity twist to salads in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (streamed in at the end)
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional, stirred in the final dressing)
Instructions
- Blend Strawberries: Add the sliced strawberries to the bowl of a food processor and blend until mostly smooth, creating a fruity base for the dressing.
- Add and Blend Other Ingredients: Add white wine vinegar, maple syrup, mayonnaise, and salt to the processor. Blend again until all ingredients are well combined, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Emulsify with Olive Oil: With the processor running on low speed, slowly stream in the extra virgin olive oil until the dressing becomes smooth and fully emulsified.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer the dressing to a jar or dressing bottle, stir in the poppy seeds if using, and enjoy drizzling over your favorite salads.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a tablespoon of water or more vinegar while blending.
- For a tangier flavor, substitute white wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; stir well before each use.
- Omitting mayonnaise will make the dressing dairy-free, but lose some creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
