It’s always nice to whip up a simple, homemade dressing for a salad, and this one is really special. A little sweet from the berries with the nice summery hit of mint. And it’s a great way to use up some berries lingering in the fridge. I love it on a salad of fresh butter lettuce tossed with slice strawberries, salty feta or goat cheese and crunchy pecans. It also goes well with spinach, and is a nice dressing for a fruit salad too.
Strawberry Mint Vinaigrette
8 ounces hulled strawberries
1 small shallot, peeled and quartered
6 – 7 fresh mint leaves
¼ cup honey
¼ cup white wine or champagne vinegar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup vegetable oil
Place everything but the oil in the carafe of a blender and blend until completely smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until you have a nice, emulsified dressing. Store the vinaigrette in a jar with a tight-fitting lid for up to three days in the fridge. Shake well before using
Makes about 2 cups
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