Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

One of our favorite berries are strawberries, and we both like balsamic. I'd made a Balsamic Strawberry Galette before, and I wanted something similar. However, we'd just purchased lots of salad materials so a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette sounded good. And since we had a cooler day, I figured I could fire up the oven and make roasted strawberries and a roasted strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. Because roasting just brings out the awesome. Roasting does take a bit longer, so if you'd prefer, you can skip the roasting and go for a fresh strawberry balsamic salad dressing. You might want to cut the strawberries smaller or use a food processor or blender since the fresh fruit won't mash as well as the roasted. Either way, give it a try!

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Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette

by CJ Huang

Perfectly pair roasted strawberries and balsamic vinegar in a sweetly tangy roasted strawberry balsamic vinaigrette.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
74 grams			4	strawberries
		1.5 teaspoons		mustard
		2 tablespoons		balsamic vinegar
		2 tablespoons		olive oil
		1/2 teaspoon		five spice

Methods:

	1. Gather all materials.
	2. Roast strawberries at 450F for 15 mintues.
	3. Combine all materials, and mash to desired consistency.