Strawberry Balsamic Salad Dressing
I’ve never made a salad dressing that could be classified as a reduction sauce.
Until now.
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What is a reduction sauce?
It is kind of like distilling your food. The process of making a reduction sauce involves heat and evaporation. The end result is a thick sauce or liquid that has intense flavor.
Strawberry Balsamic Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 5 organic strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup honey
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Directions
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Bring strawberries and the vinegars to a boil. You will boil until the liquid has reduced by 3/4 . . . leaving about 1/2 cup in your pot.
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Meanwhile chop onions and parsley.
After you have collected honey from your bee hive, add it along with the onion and parsley to the reduction sauce.
Simmer 10-15 minutes.
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Allow reduction to cool.
When you have a free moment, whisk in olive oil and serve over a fresh salad.
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Strawberry Balsamic Reduction salad dressing pairs excellently with grilled chicken, fresh sliced strawberries, blue cheese, and pecans.

That looks and sounds delicious. Thanks for explaining a reduction sauce too!
You know, I went a long time wondering what it was . . . and a few months ago finally googled it! Voila! I love reduction sauces. I first learned about them from the blog Nourished Kitchen.
“Collected honey from your beehive” I got a great giggle out of that!
I was hoping it made someone laugh! Sometimes the way I cook, I feel like I might as well have a beehive out back!