1 cup fresh or frozen sliced strawberries
2 tbsps balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. sugar, or to taste
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Strawberry Vinaigrette

1. In the work bowl of food processor or blender, puree strawberries until smooth.
2. Add vinegar, sugar and pepper until combined.
3. Gradually add olive oil and mix until well blended. Chill until ready to serve. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.
4. This strawberry vinaigrette "dresses up" your favorite spinach salad and makes a great pour over sauce for vanilla ice cream.
   Makes about 1 cup
   Preparation time: 5 minutes (excluding chilling time)