on September 05, 2025
Fresh strawberries make a wonderful base for homemade salad dressings, bringing natural sweetness, vibrant colour and a light fruity flavour. In this recipe, strawberries are blended with citrus, ginger and a touch of spice to create a bright dressing that works beautifully with summer salads.
Udo’s Oil Blend adds a smooth texture and subtle nutty flavour while helping bring the ingredients together into a balanced dressing. The combination of sweet strawberries, citrus and gentle heat makes this dressing ideal for leafy greens, grain bowls or roasted vegetables.
This versatile dressing can be prepared in just a few minutes and stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup Udo’s Oil Blend
Method
- Add the strawberries, lemon juice, orange juice, grated ginger and honey to a blender or small food processor.
- Blend until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Add the red pepper flakes and sea salt.
- Slowly pour in the Udo’s Oil Blend while blending until the dressing becomes smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve over fresh salads or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Tips and Variations
Adjust the spice level
Add a little more red pepper flakes if you prefer a stronger spicy flavour.
Try different citrus
Lime juice can be used instead of lemon for a slightly different citrus note.
Serve with summer salads
This dressing pairs well with spinach, mixed greens, nuts, seeds and fresh fruit.
