Dressing

Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings (~125ml each)
Ingredients: 300g fresh strawberries, tops removed (~10 large); 12 fresh basil leaves; 2.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt; 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp maple syrup; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Light, fruit-forward dressing for main-portion mixed greens salads. Oil-free — body and richness come from strawberry purée and Greek yogurt. Basil is puréed with the strawberries and strained out, lending aroma and essence without texture. Maple syrup balances the balsamic without tipping sweet.

Prep time

5 min

Total time

10 min

Servings

Ingredients

fresh strawberries, tops removed (~10 large)
fresh basil leaves
balsamic vinegar
plain Greek yogurt
Dijon mustard
(≈ ¾ tbsp) maple syrup
garlic cloves, minced
salt
black pepper

Instructions

1
Purée strawberries and basil together until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove basil fibres and strawberry seeds — you want the aroma and flavour, not the texture.
2
Whisk together the strawberry-basil purée, balsamic vinegar, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
3
Taste and adjust — more balsamic for tang, maple syrup for sweetness, or a splash of water if too thick. Let sit 5 minutes before dressing the salad.

Nutrition

per serving

1/4

Calories

Protein

1.8g

Carbs

12.3g

Fat

0.5g

Fiber

1.5g

Sodium

340mg