Strawberries and avocados make the perfect combination for a salad dressing. The avocado will make a nice creamy dressing thicker then vinaigrette. You can substitute balsamic vinegar too if you like. This works well served on either spinach or kale.
16 oz. strawberries, cleaned & stemmed
½ avocado
5-6 Medjool dates, pitted then covered with cold water
3 T. apple cider vinegar
zest from 1 lemon
¼ t. vanilla bean paste
Slice the dates in half and remove pit. Place in a small bowl and cover with enough cold water until the dates are submerged.
Place strawberries, avocado, apple cider and vanilla bean paste in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Next add the dates and pulse until smooth. Finally had lemon zest then pulse for just a second or two until blended. Taste dressing and adjust seasonings if needed.
Place in a small pitcher and serve over salad greens.