Yes, berries can be pricey this time of year, but aren’t you and your sweetheart worth it? This tangy dressing is the perfect heart-healthy addition to a romantic meal for two!
Full of vitamin C, folate (the vitamin B that creates red blood cells) and fiber, strawberries are an amazing, and tasty, fruit, but did you know they also contain anthocyanidins, which help protect against heart disease?
Here’s a quick recipe for a healthy, and deliciously different, salad dressing that would pair beautifully in a wilted spinach salad with grilled chicken breast, toasted almonds, and crumbled feta. Whether you like salty and sweet, or creamy and crunchy, the savory pairing of strawberries and balsamic vinegar can’t be beat!
Ingredients:
1-cup strawberries (sliced)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ tspn ground pepper
¼ tspn sugar or stevia
¼ tbsp salt
2 tbsps almond oil
Directions:
Place all ingredients, except oil, in a blender or food processor; blend until pureed. Add oil and process again until smooth.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
