Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is the perfect salad dressing to drizzle over a fresh spinach, strawberry and avocado salad.

Plus if you are following a low carb diet Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing only has 2.2 carbs per serving!

It seems kind of funny that with all of the blistering cold weather the country has been having I am about to tell you it is Florida strawberry season.

Florida is the winter strawberry capital of the world. So even though you are probably trapped under a foot or more of snow as long as you can get to the grocery store you can enjoy the sweet flavor of red ripe Florida strawberries.

A short while ago I shared with you a Strawberry Balsamic Chicken recipe I made for a collaborative event with #SundaySupper and Florida Strawberries.

If you are a regular reader you probably know that I am located in Florida. I love to share recipes that feature fresh from Florida produce.

The winter months are a busy time for me because we have so many local in season vegetables and fruits that are at the height of the Florida produce season.

Matter of fact the winter is when our S.W. Florida Farmer’s Markets are open. We have a few that are open year round but during the winter months I can find a Farmer’s Market nearby on just about any day of the week.

I served this Spinach, Strawberry and Avocado salad with homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing along side the Strawberry Balsamic Chicken recipe.

It was a perfect pairing of sweet and savory flavors. Even if you never try the Strawberry Balsamic Chicken recipe this Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is a must have recipe to keep handy.

It has a perfect ratio of oil and vinegar that emulsifies perfectly after shaking it for just a few minutes and it stays emulsified.

The olive oil and balsamic vinegar do not separate immediately like a lot of olive oil and vinegar dressings are apt to do.

Spinach, Strawberry and Avocado Salad is beautiful!

Look how pretty this salad and dressing looks with all the fresh bright colors of the spinach, strawberries and avocado slices.

A drizzle of the Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing adds the perfect contrasting color. Plus it tastes amazing!

Each bite of this salad has a perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors.

How To Make Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Ingredients

3/4 cup best extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup best balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy Dijon mustard (I used my homemade Dijon Mustard)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

Put the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt and pepper into a jar with a tight fitting lid.
Shake the Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing ingredients well until emulsified.
Makes about 1-1/4 cup of Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.
Serve with a fresh spinach, strawberry and avocado salad.
Refrigerate left over Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing. Will last at least a week refrigerated.

How To Make Spinach, Strawberry and Avocado Salad

Ingredients

4-5 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried well. (I used my salad spinner)

1 cup diced fresh Florida strawberries

2 avocados,cut in half, pitted and sliced. Mix avocado slices with the juice of half a lime to slow down the browning

Directions

In a large bowl mix the spinach leaves, diced strawberries and top with the avocado slices.

Drizzle Balsamic Vinaigrette over each serving.

Makes 3 to 4 large servings

Print the Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe below

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Author: Arlene Mobley-Flour On My Face
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 10 servings 1x

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Description

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is the perfect salad dressing to drizzle over a fresh spinach, strawberry and avocado salad.

Plus if you are following a low carb diet Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing only has 2.2 carbs per serving!

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Ingredients

3/4 cup best extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup best balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy Dijon mustard (I used my homemade Dijon Mustard)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

Put the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt and pepper into a jar with a tight fitting lid.
Shake the Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing ingredients well until emulsified.
Makes about 1-1/4 cup of Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.
Serve with a fresh spinach, strawberry and avocado salad.
Refrigerate left over Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing. Will last at least a week refrigerated.

Notes

Makes a great Low Carb salad dressing

Category: condiments
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 158
Carbohydrates: 2.4g
Fiber: 0.2g
Protein: 0.3g

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Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing