Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

Summertime produce is my jam.  I love spicing up my ho-hum recipes with unexpected flavors and seasonal ingredients.  Adding strawberries to salad dressing is not only fun and delicious but pumps up your vitamin C content.  This dressing contains 1 cup of fresh strawberries and makes about four servings.

For me, I always make homemade dressing.  I love knowing what is in my dressing and controlling the sugar and salt content.  With clean ingredients and whole foods you can feel good about what you are pouring on your greens.

And making homemade dressing doesn't have to be difficult or time consuming.  This dressing is so simple and quick.  Just throw all the ingredients in a blender (or even a food processor) and puree until smooth and creamy.  Everyone will love the slightly sweet and tart flavors of this summery dressing.  It works great on salads with fresh fruit.  I'll be posting a recipe soon that features this dressing.  Preview: the salad contains arugula, red onion, peaches, blackberries, quinoa and candied walnuts.  It is literally THE perfect summertime salad.  I'm hooked.

I hope you love this recipe as much as we do!  If you give it s a try I would love to see your dressing pics (please tag @eatingbyelaine / #eatingbyelaine if you post).