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    Strawberry Shrub Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    Published: Jun 22, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

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    This Strawberry Shrub Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is easy to make and the perfect fruity and tangy dressing for any salad! With only 6 ingredients, this salad dressing comes together in 5 minutes!

    butter lettuce salad with strawberry vinaigrette
    Butter lettuce Strawberry Salad with Shrub Vinaigrette

    This Strawberry Shrub Vinaigrette Salad Dressing recipe is my absolute favorite dressing! It has the perfect combination of tangy, sweet, salty, and fruity to make any salad even better. I love this dressing on my Strawberry Butter Lettuce Salad, but you can put this vinaigrette on any salad you want!

    If you are looking for more strawberry recipes, check out my Strawberry Ice Cream Cheesecake, Air Fryer Strawberry Turnovers, Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake, or Dehydrated Strawberries

    Ingredients needed To Make Strawberry Shrub Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    ingredients for strawberry shrub dressing
    • freshly squeezed lime juice (or lemon)
    • strawberry shrub
    • shallot (or onion)
    • extra-virgin olive oil
    • kosher salt
    • freshly ground black pepper

    How to Make Shrub Salad Dressing

    Most salad dressings are pretty easy to make and this one is no exception. There are two ways you can make this strawberry vinaigrette. First, put the lime juice, shrub, and shallot into a small bowl and whisk together. Vigorously whisk in the oil in a stream. Add the salt and pepper and stir in. Or you can use a salad dressing shaker or a jar with a lid and shake everything together. Below is a picture of my favorite salad shaker from OXO. It's a perfect size and pours perfectly.

    strawberry salad dressing in an OXO shaker bottle
    Strawberry Shrub Dressing in an OXO shaker

    What is Shrub?

    A “shrub” (a.k.a. drinking vinegar) is basically an old way of preserving. Shrubs are typically a fruit and/or herb-infused syrup, made with fresh ingredients, then fortified with some type of vinegar. The word “shrub” is derived from the Arabic word “sharbah,” which translates to “drink.” Back in the day, people from the 16th-18th century drank shrubs to prevent scurvy. Today, shrubs are infused with all different flavor combinations and some even use them for health benefits. There are some shrubs you can find in stores, also called drinking vinegar. Check out my recipe for Fresh Fruit Shrub and you can easily make your own!

    strawberry shrub in a flip top bottle next to fresh strawberries
    Fresh Strawberry Shrub

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    butter lettuce salad with strawberry vinaigrette

    Strawberry Shrub Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    This Strawberry Shrub Vinaigrette Salad Dressing is so easy to make and the perfect fruity and tangy dressing for any salad!
    5 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 72kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • medium mixing bowl
    • whisk
    • or a salad dressing shaker

    Ingredients

    • 1½ tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (you can also use lemon)
    • 2 tablespoon strawberry shrub
    • 1 tablespoon shallot, finely minced (you can also use onion)
    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Put the lime juice, shrub, and shallot into a small bowl and whisk together. Vigorously whisk in the oil in a stream. Add the salt and pepper and stir in.
      strawberry shrub salad dressing in a bowl with a whisk
    • Alternatively, you can add all of the ingredients to a salad dressing shaker or a jar with a lid and shake vigorously until combined.
      strawberry salad dressing in a shaker bottle

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 0.7g | Calcium: 3mg

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    strawberry shrub dressing in a bowl and on a salad
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    Comments

    1. hari says

      September 23, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks sharing this article about the strawberry shrub vinaigrette salad dressing

      Reply
    2. jack says

      September 15, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this is really too good about the strawberry shrub vinaigrette salad dressing thanks sharing this article

      Reply
    3. moozi says

      September 02, 2021 at 11:36 am

      5 stars
      Am try strawberry as you state above .
      It supper yummy am so happy that i got it today
      Thank you so much

      Reply
      • Emily says

        September 02, 2021 at 9:40 pm

        So glad to hear it, thanks for trying out my recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Natalie says

      June 29, 2021 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds quite delicious. I'm excited to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 6:57 pm

        You are so welcome, Natalie! 😊

        Reply
    5. Leslie says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      There's just nothing like a good, homemade salad dressing! This Strawberry Shrub Salad Dressing is an amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks, Leslie, I totally agree!

        Reply
    6. Toni says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      This dressing quickly became a staple at my house!! So good!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:09 pm

        That's awesome, Toni! I'm so glad you like it.

        Reply
    7. Kyleigh says

      June 29, 2021 at 3:17 am

      5 stars
      I just love this dressing! The flavors go so well together!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:09 pm

        Thanks, Kyleigh!

        Reply
    8. Geetanjali Tung says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:44 pm

      5 stars
      This came out perfect! My family loved. It. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:10 pm

        It's always great when the family likes it. Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Amanda Dixon says

      June 28, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      I just love shrubs, and this was such a delicious way to make a salad dressing! Perfect for summer.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:10 pm

        This recipe is a great way to use shrub instead of just in drinks. Enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Angela says

      June 28, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and so easy to make.

      Reply
    11. Oscar says

      June 28, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      This sounds really good. Definitely going to make this.

      Reply
    12. Liz says

      June 28, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      Super excited about this salad. Everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 28, 2021 at 7:51 pm

        So happy to hear it, Liz! Thanks for trying it out.

        Reply
    13. Toni says

      June 28, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      This salad is so good!! Love the tangy flavor!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:11 pm

        I'm so glad you loved it, Toni! Tangy dressings are the best.

        Reply
    14. Lyn says

      June 28, 2021 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of using a shrub to make a vinaigrette! This sounds so incredibly delicious. I've been on a kick lately to make more homemade condiments and dressings and definitely adding this one to my list! The perfect dressing for the summer.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:15 pm

        This is going to be a perfect recipe to add to your list!

        Reply
    15. Michelle says

      June 28, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      This was a great addition to our salad. So Fresh and Yummy. Summer in a dressing!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:16 pm

        Thanks, Michelle, I'm so glad you guys like it. I love that, "summer in a dressing"! I might steal that...😂

        Reply
    16. Katherine says

      June 28, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      I'm so intrigued to try this dressing with the strawberry shrub! It sounds incredible.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:16 pm

        You are going to love it, I hope you get a chance to try it soon!

        Reply
    17. Beth says

      June 28, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      I've never heard of shrub before, but this salad and dressing was so delicious. My hubby and daughter loved how this turned out, and so delicious! Very excited to make this again soon!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:17 pm

        I think it's so fun to try something new. Thanks for trying my recipe!

        Reply
    18. Pam Greer says

      June 28, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      I use my strawberry shrub for flavoring water, I can't believe I never thought to use it in a vinaigrette! This is going to to be my summer go to salad dressing!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 29, 2021 at 2:17 pm

        This was a new thought for me too since I did the same thing with my shrubs. I'm pretty excited I have something else to use them for so they don't go bad. Enjoy!

        Reply
    19. Angela says

      June 25, 2021 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      I have never heard of shrub before. So glad I took the time to read all of your information. It makes a great dressing for this salad.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        June 25, 2021 at 4:27 pm

        Shrubs are so delicious and make the best dressing. I’m so glad you were able to it all together 😊.

        Reply

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