Strawberry and Cider Vinegar No Oil Salad Dressing - Recipe

     What makes this dressing exceptional is the fact that it does not contain oil.  That is right, it is not needed here.  The strawberries act as the base and add intense berry flavor.  I also use a special kind of sugar.  Coconut palm sugar is a type of brown sugar with a deep caramel flavor, made from tapping the nectar from the tropical coconut palm tree flower.  The tartness comes from the apple cider vinegar and the bay leave, allspice, and cardamom pods give warm notes as well.

Strawberry and Cider Vinegar No Oil Salad Dressing

(Makes about 1- 1 1/2 c. depending on reduction)

2 c. Strawberries crushed

1/2 c. Apple Cider Vinegar

1/3 c. Water

1 Bay Leaf

1/2 tsp. Allspice Berries

4 Cardamom Pods cracked open

1/2 c. Organic Coconut Palm Sugar

Pinch Celtic Sea Salt

Simmer all ingredients in a sauce pan 15 minutes, stirring often.  Remove from heat and press through a sieve, place juice back into the pan, and discard the solids.  Taste.  If it tastes like too much vinegar add a shake of salt to it.  Believe it or not this will take the edge off.  If you want it thicker, continue to simmer and reduce.  Cool in the refrigerator before serving with a salad spring mix.