This tasty and healthy 5-minute strawberry balsamic dressing is great for weight loss. It's gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free, nut-free, low-fat, no added sugar, low-calorie, and vegan.
The pairing of strawberries and balsamic vinegar offers a delightful culinary harmony that balances sweet and tangy flavors with exquisite finesse. The succulent juiciness of ripe strawberries perfectly complements the rich, complex notes of aged balsamic vinegar, creating a symphony of taste sensations on the palate.
The vinegar's bright acidity enhances the berries' natural sweetness, while its deep, caramelized undertones add depth and complexity to the overall flavor profile. This unlikely pairing showcases the magic of contrasting flavors coming together in perfect unity, elevating both ingredients to new heights of gastronomic delight.
This low-calorie dressing is made without added sugar or oil. It's slightly sweet from the simple homemade date syrup and fresh strawberries. The unsweetened apple sauce helps to thicken the dressing. The balsamic vinegar and fresh lemon juice provide a nice tang. The garlic and black pepper give this wonderful balsamic strawberry dressing a savory kick.
Try pouring this delicious strawberry balsamic vinaigrette dressing over a bed of chopped romaine, fresh strawberries, red onion, and cucumber. So light and tasty!
What's in this fast and easy vinaigrette dressing
- Strawberries
- Balsamic vinegar
- Unsweetened apple sauce
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Simple homemade date syrup
- Black pepper
How to make this healthy strawberry balsamic salad dressing
Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
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Give it a taste. If you prefer more sweetness or tanginess, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of simple homemade date syrup, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice.
This recipe makes about two cups of salad dressing or eight servings.
Leftovers keep well in an airtight container like a 16-ounce mason jar for up to five days.
A special thank you to Demetria for helping me recipe test this delicious salad dressing.
Frequently Asked Questions
This salad dressing recipe has only 18 calories per serving. However, a version that contains oil or sugar will have more calories for the same amount since those ingredients are considered to be calorie-dense.
It is not recommended to use balsamic dressing because most contain oil and other seasonings or ingredients that may not work with strawberries.
In addition to this strawberry balsamic dressing, check out our walnut salad dressing and balsamic vinaigrette dressing for tasty, oil-free, no-added-sugar dressings. These dressings all use balsamic vinegar.
This strawberry balsamic dressing is healthy because it's made with whole plant foods like strawberries, dates, and garlic. It's also low in calories because of its low fat content—specifically, it does not contain oil or added sugar. This makes it a healthy alternative for someone looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
We hope you love this oil-free and healthy strawberry balsamic salad dressing as much as we do. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielfastrecipes so we can see your creation!
Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 Tbsp Simple Homemade Date Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Give it a taste. If you prefer more sweetness or tanginess, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of simple homemade date syrup, balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice.
- This recipe makes about two cups of salad dressing or eight servings.
Demetria says
Delicious! I highly recommend it.
Gigi & Sersie says
Awesome! Thanks Demetria!