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I had lots of ear infections as a kid. Strangely, I almost looked forward to getting an ear infection, because I LOVED the “pink medicine”, a.k.a. amoxicillin. I know, I was a strange kid, but I wanted to suck that stuff up with a straw. So somehow it doesn’t bother me that this salad dressing kind of looks like that. And we had lots of strawberries, so I have been using them in everything.
Truthfully, that is the main reason I added the poppy seeds. So if having a salad dressing that looks like an antibiotic doesn’t bother you, then you can leave it out.
I am so excited about winning a Ninja Blender from My Judy the Foodie for making smoothies, but for making salad dressings, I love my little Magic Bullet. It is so easy to just drop in all of the ingredients and whiz it up. It works great for these fruity dressings, or even just for regular vinaigrettes, because it emulsifies them really well.
It is actually kind of pretty, right?!
And here is a preview of some of the salads I used it on. Those posts are coming soon!
OK, I know this is a bizarre topic, but please tell me I am not the only wacko who wanted to drink a large glass of amoxicillin.
- ¼ c chopped strawberries
- ¼ c lime juice (approx. 2 limes)
- ¼ c olive oil
- 1 T honey (or agave nectar for vegans)
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 t poppy seeds
- Combine all of the ingredients except poppy seeds in a mini-blender or Magic Bullet, and blend till pureed and emulsified.
- Stir in poppy seeds.
Adapted from my Blueberry Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Enjoy!
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Looks delicious. I made a berry salad and homemade dressing last week, too!
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I love incorporating berries into salad dressings. I might try something with peach and riesling tonight.
This looks amazing, the whole salad does, nice and refreshing, I think I’ll try it this weekend. Oh and BTW your not strange, my daughter comes running for amoxicyln LOL…we call it “bubble gum in her belly” LOL!!
OK, good, I am not totally wacky
Thanks. I really thought it was so pretty.
You’re not the only one. I liked it as a kid, and when I worked as a pharmacy tech as an adult, I still loved mixing it up for customers!
Haha! I can picture it – you hear stories of pharmacists and doctors getting arrested for getting their hand on painkillers and stuff like that. Next you’ll see them getting in trouble for sneaking some amoxicillin.
Not weird at all…I loved amoxicillin. I was sad when I had to take it in pill form. It was the only redeeming part of getting an ear infection.
All of these replies are making me feel less weird!
I was sad about having to switch to pills, too.
Such a lovely dressing! I love the pink color … and btw I have a little something for you over on my blog: http://sumptuousspoonfuls.wordpress.com/2012/06/14/blogger-inspiration-sunshine-award/
Thank you!! You are so sweet. Now that I am back in business over here, I’ll share the love soon.
I always had a lot of ear infections when I was a kid too. I think I mostly looked forward to them so I could get out of school, but I did love what I referred to as “the bubblegum medicine” too. (And how weird is it that I’m actually craving it right now? Ha!) I’m loving the addition of lime to this–sometimes strawberry poppyseed dressing is a little too sweet for me, so adding lime is perfect!
We called it “bubblegum medicine” too! Yes, the lime is a nice, tart contrast to the strawberries.
Oh my gosh, I’ve always thought I was the only person who freaking loved amoxicillin. Still love anything strawberry flavored…which is why I’m about to go try this awesome-looking dressing. Thanks.
Nope, you are not alone
Hope you like it!
Oh my, what a PERFECT summer vinaigrette!! And so gorgeous! Would love for you to link it up at my Sunlight Sunday, along with any other recipes you’d like!
http://www.thegardengrazer.com/p/sunlight-sunday.html
Thanks for the invite. I will head over.