Description
Refreshing strawberry poppy seed vinaigrette delivers a zesty dance of summer flavors across salad greens. Sweet and tangy dressing connects garden-fresh ingredients with Mediterranean-inspired charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (118 ml) strawberries, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup (60 ml) white balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) poppy seeds
- 2 tsp (10 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 ml) tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sriracha (optional)
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blending Foundation: Pulverize ripe strawberries and vinegar in a high-powered blender until smooth, creating a vibrant crimson base with intense fruit essence.
- Emulsification Process: Stream olive oil into the strawberry mixture while blending, generating a luxurious, glossy consistency that marries flavors harmoniously.
- Flavor Balancing: Introduce honey or maple syrup, complementing the vinegar’s sharp undertones with delicate sweetness, then season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the taste profile.
- Texture Refinement: Continue blending until the mixture achieves a velvety, uniform texture, ensuring no visible fruit fragments remain and all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Finishing Touches: Manually incorporate poppy seeds, gently folding them through the vinaigrette to distribute evenly, then optionally strain through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth presentation.
- Storage and Serving: Transfer the vinaigrette to a sealed glass container, allowing flavors to meld for 30 minutes before refrigerating, with recommended consumption within one week for maximum gustatory pleasure.
Notes
- Boost Strawberry Flavor: Select ultra-ripe, deep red strawberries at peak season for maximum sweetness and vibrant color.
- Emulsify Perfectly: Blend ingredients on high speed to create a smooth, creamy texture without separation.
- Control Consistency: Adjust olive oil quantity to achieve desired thickness – less oil means thinner dressing, more oil creates richer texture.
- Preserve Freshness: Store in an airtight glass container and consume within a week to maintain optimal taste and prevent bacterial growth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg