Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

A recipe from Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition

This dressing is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy! Adds a vibrant touch to salad greens or grilled chicken.

Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

  • 2 qt Vinegar, balsamic
  • 1 gal Strawberries, IQF/Frozen
  • 1 each Onion, fresh, sweet
  • 8 each Basil, fresh, leaves
  • 2/3 cup Mustard, Dijon
  • 2 tsp Garlic, raw, minced
  • 4 qt Oil, canola

Steps:

  1. Combine vinegar, strawberries, onion, basil, mustard and garlic in VCM and puree until a smooth paste.
  2. While VCM is running, slowly drizzle oil into strawberry mixture.
  3. Place in an airtight container with tight fitting lid.
  4. Hold at 41°F or below.

Recipe Details

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Harvest of The Month

HACCP Category:

Process #1 (No Cook)

Portions:

256

Portion Size:

2 tbsp

Nutrition Information:

Nutrient Amount Unit
Calories: 135 cal
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Total Fat: 14 g
Sodium: 15 mg

Tips:

Store in refrigerator for up to 7 days.

  • Speed Scratch Method: Blend 2 qt. IQF/frozen strawberries into 1-gallon premade balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Blender Method: Follow the same instructions substituting a blender for the VCM. You will need to prepare in smaller batches, based on the capacity of your blender.
  • Recipe Variations: Try switching out other Harvest of the Month IQF/frozen fruit based on seasonality: Scratch Recipe: 1-gallon blueberries or peaches Speed Scratch Recipe: 2 qt. blueberries or peaches

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Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette ingredients.