Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette is sure to brighten up any salad. Choc-full of fresh strawberries, tangy Dijon, and luscious champagne vinegar, this is a quick, easy copycat salad dressing made in the blender you can whip up in 5 minutes. Vegan, gluten-free with no added sugar. Inspired by Cafe Zupas Strawberry Harvest Salad Dressing.

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Ain’t this just about the prettiest strawberry vinaigrette you’ve ever seen? Look at that pink! Ooh la la! This recipe is so simple, even your dog can make it (well, if you train him first, of course)! So if you’re ready to turn an ordinary salad into something extraordinary, please read on!!
This recipe pairs well with my Massaged Kale Salad, my Vegan Fruit Salad, my Healthy Fruit Salad, and my Jicama Summer Salad.
🍋 What Goes Into Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette?
🍓 Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Strawberries – fresh are best but you may substitute with equal amounts of frozen. When using frozen strawberries, allow to sit at room temperature to thaw for about 2 hours before blending with the other ingredients. My favorite way to use this amazing pink recipe is as a dressing for strawberry salad.
- Champagne vinegar – this type of vinegar has a light, fresh floral flavor that’s perfect for vinaigrettes. If you don’t have champagne vinegar, however, feel free to substitute using white wine vinegar instead.
- Olive oil – I prefer to use cold pressed olive oil in my vinaigrettes as it condenses the oil’s flavor to maximize freshness, quality and health benefits. However; you can also use extra virgin olive oil or another kind of neutral oil like grapeseed oil in this recipe.
- Agave nectar – use this nectar of the gods to make this dressing sugar-free. No agave, no problem! Substitute with any other type of sweetener.
- Lemon juice – from fresh lemons work best. But you may choose bottled lemon juice if fresh lemons are not available.
- Dijon mustard – nothing adds to the tanginess of this blender salad dressing like Dijon mustard. If Dijon is unavailable, feel free to use whatever mustard you have on hand.
- Sea salt & white pepper – these are to taste per your preference. You may use more or less as desired.
🔪 How to Make Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend on high for 2-3 minutes until dressing is smooth and creamy.
💭FAQS
No, there is no alcohol in champagne vinegar. However, it is made from the same grapes that make some of your favorite wines.
Yes, because champagne vinaigrette contains no alcohol, it is safe for children to enjoy!
Vinaigrette is made by combining oil, usually olive oil, with something acidic, usually a citrus juice. It is used to “dress” the salad greens. Dressing, on the other hand, is more like a sauce that’s usually cold and used to “coat” or top salads.
👩🏻🍳 EXPERT TIPS
- If you don’t have fresh strawberries, my strawberry champagne vinaigrette will work using an equal amount of frozen berries. Be sure to thaw at room temperature prior to placing in blender. with the other ingredients.
- Do a taste test prior to dressing a salad with this strawberry vinaigrette. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add more agave. If you prefer a more tangy, tart dressing, add more champagne vinegar.
- Fresh out of champagne vinegar? No worries! Simply substitute with white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar, instead.
🌡️ STORAGE
Store this Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette in a tightly-sealed jar for up to 5 days in your refrigerator. DO NOT FREEZE.
🥗 WHAT TO PAIR THIS RECIPE WITH
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette (Easy Blender Salad Dressing)
Equipment
- 1 Blender high speed works best
- 1 sharp knife
Ingredients
- 4.5 oz fresh strawberries rinsed, drained, stems removed
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Add olive oil, champagne vinegar, agave, lemon juice, strawberries, sea salt and pepper to a blender. Blend on high speed for 3 minutes. Drizzle over salad immediately then store in a glass jar with a tight lid in your refrigerator.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate.
- If you don’t have fresh strawberries, my strawberry champagne vinaigrette will work using an equal amount of frozen berries. Be sure to thaw at room temperature prior to placing in blender. with the other ingredients.
- Do a taste test prior to dressing a salad with this strawberry vinaigrette. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add more agave. If you prefer a more tangy, tart dressing, add more champagne vinegar.
- Fresh out of champagne vinegar? No worries! Simply substitute with white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar, instead.
Rupali
I payed this with caramelised pears, cheese and it was just wonderful!
Swathi
This strawberry champagne vinaigrette looks delicious. love that color
Deborah
Thanks so much Swathi. I know, the color is amazing!
James Strange
My wife bought a few too many strawberries so we used the extras to make this vinaigrette and it was awesome.
Marcellina
Such a pretty color and fantastic, vibrant flavor! Perfect addition to any salad!
Jess
We are strawberry obsessed at our house so this is the perfect recipe for us.
Deborah
Yay, hope you love it! Thank you Jess!
Deborah
Thank you Jess.
Maggie
This was perfect. We loved it on our chicken salad. Definitely making this again.
Deborah
So glad you loved it, Maggie. Thank you.
Beth
I love how well this recipe combines simplicity and flavor. The flavors here are enough to make any salad pop!
Deborah
Thank you Beth. It is simple and flavorful!
Nancy
This strawberry salad dressing is a dream! I use it on everything
Deborah
Thank you Nancy, that makes me soooo happy!
Deborah
Great to hear that, Nancy. Thank you.
Andrea
This is such a refreshing and flavorful dressing. Brightens up any salad.
Deborah
Thank you Andrea. Glad you enjoyed it!
Keri Bevan
How gorgeous is this salad dressing? I made a bottle and every time I open the fridge, I smile:)) Tastes yummy too.
Deborah
I know the feeling Keri. Me too! Thanks for the comment love!
Natalie
We loved your strawberry salad dressing, especially the color. My kids were thrilled to have a pink dressing, lol.
Deborah
Thank you Natalie. I know what you mean about the pink. My grandkids will finally eat a salad with dressing!
Deborah
I know what you mean, Natalie. My grandkids finally eat dressing on their salads now.