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Summery Balsamic Dressing

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Whew, almost done with the triple digit heat days here for a bit! Smokey chooses to snooze inside and enjoy the air conditioning.

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Can’t blame her, I guess spending the days in an air-conditioned office isn’t so bad either. And Miko is happy to spend indoor cuddle time with hubby.

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I’m still into cooling, summer salads in this heat and strawberry is such a wonderful summer flavor, bright, sweet, and blends so well with tangy balsamic vinegar. This dressing is another celebration of summer with a vibrant, poppy flavor.

Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

  • 2/3 cup sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup shelled hemp seeds
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend to a smooth and creamy texture. Serve and enjoy! Makes 4 servings.

The dressing is a beautiful pink color, almost looks like a strawberry margarita.

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I topped the salad with smokey seasoning and nutritional yeast and served with chilled watermelon for a perfect summer dinner.

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It has a strong sweet and tangy flavor depth that separates this from just-another-salad.

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And beautiful vibrant colors.

IMG_8368Stay hydrated and vibrant during the dog days of summer!

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