Strawberry Balsamic Dressing (Oil-Free!)
This easy strawberry dressing blends up in 5 minutes! It's a refreshing balance of sweet, tangy, and slightly creamy.
Servings: 8 (2-Tbsp. servings)
Ingredients
- 5 oz. fresh strawberries, hulled*
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (more or less)
- 1 Tbsp. tahini
- 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Stir-in (optional):
- 1-2 tsp. poppy seeds
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except poppy seeds in a small high-speed blender. (I use a Nutribullet which works great.) Blend for about 20-30 seconds until smooth.
- Then stir in the poppy seeds, if using, after blending.
- Store the dressing in a sealed jar or airtight container in the refrigerator. (It slightly thickens more as it sits.) I find it keeps for about 4 days.
Notes
*Strawberries: 5 oz. equals about 1 heaping cup strawberries.
Yogurt option: Add a dollop or two of vegan yogurt (plain & unsweetened) for an even thicker, creamier consistency. (Either use this in place of the tahini, or in addition to it - whatever you prefer.)
Yield: Recipe makes 1 heaping cup dressing.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 33 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 0.2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4 g | Potassium: 54 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 4 IU | Vitamin C: 11 mg | Calcium: 16 mg | Iron: 0.3 mg
