Our Strawberry Lime Vinaigrette is made with just 5 ingredients. It’s a simple and refreshing homemade salad dressing that pairs well with most Spring and Summer green salads.

Don’t be put off if you’ve never made homemade dressing before. They’re actually really easy to make.

Strawberry lime Vinaigrette in a tall glass bottle.

We’re sharing tips to help you get the best results with this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and a printable recipe card.

Homemade dressings are a great way to use up extra ingredients (in this case fresh strawberries) you may have on hand. Or if you want to want to ditch the processed ingredients and preservatives you find in commercial dressings. Or maybe you just don’t feel like making another trip to the store.

When I created my own creamy house dressing I decided I would never buy that kind from the store again. And our copycat McDonald’s Big Mac sauce is amazing on salads. Homemade is just so easy and it tastes way better!

The same goes for when I made my copycat Chipotle chicken bowl. I had to experiment and came up with a from-scratch Southwest dressing that uses just 5 ingredients. And it tastes amazing!

Ingredients labeled to make homemade strawberry vinaigrette with limes with text overlay.

Strawberry Lime Vinaigrette Ingredients

fresh strawberries – for the best flavor and vibrant color
apple cider vinegar – helps to emulsify the dressing and adds a tangy flavor
honey – can swap for maple syrup if you are out of honey
lime juice – try to use fresh if possible (it makes a difference)
lime zest – a microplane works best for this task
olive oil – use a good quality oil

Get the complete ingredients & directions in the recipe card below.

How to Make Homemade Strawberry Dressing

Add the strawberries, vinegar, honey, lime juice, and zest into the blender jar. Blend until the mixture is combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Overhead view of strawberry lime dressing ingredients in a blender next to a ramekin of oil.

Drizzle in the olive oil a little at a time while blending. Continue until the vinaigrette is fully mixed and ready to serve.

Vinaigrette FAQs

These are the most common questions about making this recipe.

Can I use frozen strawberries in this recipe?

You can but the flavor won’t be as fresh, but you already knew that, right? If you decide to use frozen berries, allow them to thaw completely before using.

Depending on where you’re located, strawberries are in season from May to July, with June being the prime season. Purchasing in season gives you the best flavor and lowest prices.

What’s the best oil to use when making homemade vinaigrette?

While there aren’t any hard and fast rules against using certain oils in dressings, some suit salads better than others. But it also depends on the flavor you like best.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a safe bet because it’s not overpowering and can help to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients. And the nutrition profile is better than that of vegetable or canola oils.

I’ve also used sunflower oil with good results. Other oils such as walnut or coconut oil have a distinctive taste and may not pair well with some ingredients.

For this version, we are used olive oil, but feel free to experiment with your favorite oil. If you do, be sure to come back and let us know how it turned out!

Stock up on fresh strawberries when they’re in season and freeze for use throughout the year. To flash freeze: layer the berries on a sheet tray and freeze until hardened (about 30-60 minutes). Transfer strawberries to a freezer safe container or bag and store in the freezer.

Is red wine vinegar and vinaigrette the same thing?

No they aren’t the same. Red wine vinegar has been fermented from wine to vinegar.

Vinaigrettes are a combination of oil, seasonings or herbs, a citrus or tart component, vinegar, and possibly other ingredients depending on what type of dressing you’re making.

What should I do if the vinaigrette separates?

Don’t be alarmed – this happens after it sits for a while. Just give it a good shake to mix it back up before dressing your salad.

Ways to Serve Strawberry Lime Vinaigrette

Over a green salad: spinach and arugula pair well with the strawberry flavor profile and it’s a popular combination. It also tastes great with romaine or butter lettuces.
Fruit salad: combine your favorite fruits, drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to combine.
Marinade: the strawberry lime flavors complement chicken and pork perfectly. To use as a marinade, add the vinaigrette and meat to a glass dish or plastic bag and let it marinate in the refrigerator for two hours before cooking.

How to Store Leftover Dressing

If you have leftover dressing, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. I like to store my homemade dressings in Mason jars.

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Tall glass bottle filled with homemade strawberry dressing with lime surrounded by fresh berries with text overlay.

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