Fruits and Vegetables Fruits Berries Strawberries 16 Ways To Enjoy Strawberries With Balsamic Vinegar By Diana Moutsopoulos Published on March 22, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: LauraF Ruby red strawberries married with syrupy balsamic vinegar — it's one of those combos that sounds like it shouldn't work, but as anyone who has ever tried it knows, it just does. The sweet acidity of a good balsamic vinegar works magic in oodles of strawberry dishes, from desserts to salads to preserves. Here we've rounded up all of our top-rated recipes that combine strawberries and balsamic for a match made in heaven. 01 of 17 Balsamic Strawberries View Recipe This five-ingredient dessert is as sophisticated yet effortless as it gets. Fresh strawberries are paired with balsamic vinegar and served warm over vanilla ice cream. 02 of 17 Strawberry-Feta Chicken Salad with Roasted Strawberry-Balsamic Dressing View Recipe This salad has it all — chicken, leafy greens, ruby red strawberries, crunchy nuts, and creamy feta, all dressed in a light balsamic dressing. This is a summer main dish salad that's guaranteed to reappear on the menu! 03 of 17 Strawberry Balsamic Jam View Recipe nch Once you try this twist on a classic strawberry jam, you may never go back! Balsamic vinegar adds a special something to the jam without overpowering it. The addition of thyme is totally optional, but well worth a try. 04 of 17 Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta View Recipe Jennifer Baker Chef John marries syrupy balsamic-coated strawberries with goat cheese and toasted crusty bread for an anytime snack that doubles as an impressive appetizer. Watch the Video 05 of 17 Strawberry Compote View Recipe Allrecipes Allstar France C's top-rated strawberry compote recipe has a secret ingredient — you guessed it, balsamic vinegar. No need to tell picky eaters first, just relish watching them devour this on toast or over ice cream and spill the beans later! 06 of 17 Fragola Pazzo (Crazy Strawberry) View Recipe Good quality balsamic is essential for this five-ingredient Italian dessert. Read the reviews to hear firsthand from strawberry-balsamic converts. Says Allrecipes Allstar Yoly: "Sooo good! Who would have thought that this combination would work? I loved it." 07 of 17 Spring Prosecco Strawberry Risotto View Recipe Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen has created what must be the world's most romantic-sounding risotto recipe. This recipe marries strawberries with balsamic in a creamy risotto embellished with prosecco and goat cheese. The recipe is made for two, perfect for a romantic evening. 08 of 17 Fresh Fruit in Balsamic Pepper Syrup View Recipe Recipe creator Anuja calls for strawberries and blueberries in this fresh take on fruit salad, but you could mix it up with other berries or even sliced peaches. Enjoy with whipped cream or Greek yogurt. 09 of 17 Strawberry-Tomato Caprese Salad View Recipe The classic caprese gets a fruit upgrade! This delicious salad is a summertime must and guaranteed to impress. We also won't judge if you leave out the tomatoes and go all-in on the strawberries here, either. 10 of 17 Strawberry, Ginger and Mint Sekanjabin View Recipe Irene Y The rave reviews say it all for this sekanjabin, an Iranian syrup enjoyed in summertime drinks. White balsamic vinegar combines with strawberries, ginger, and mint for a syrup to enjoy all summer long in tall glasses of ice-cold water. Take is from reviewer CASSIE: "I was afraid to use the white balsamic vinegar but it is SO GOOD!" 11 of 17 Strawberry Goat Cheese Pretzel Bites View Recipe Jude the great cook These bites have it all -- they're salty, sweet, and tangy. A perfect dish for summer outdoor entertaining, your guests will devour them in no time but still be talking about the strawberry-balsamic combo long after the party's over. 12 of 17 Basil Cake with Balsamic Strawberries View Recipe If you're feeling extra adventurous, try this Bundt cake that features a hint of basil, which is then topped with a strawberry-balsamic sauce. While some reviewers couldn't get past the basil, plenty loved it! Says grandmacj69, "I tried this recipe because it was so different from other cake recipes. My husband likes it so much he had two pieces." 13 of 17 Filet Mignon and Balsamic Strawberries View Recipe If filet mignon doesn't already make you feel fancy, try it topped with balsamic strawberries. Plenty of reviewers love this recipe, giving it five stars, like this one from TheGumper: "I wasn't sure I'd like this but it's superb - made it for Valentine Day and again the next day because it was so good." 14 of 17 Spinach Salad with Grilled Salmon and Strawberries View Recipe Balsamic vinaigrette and fresh strawberries play a starring role in this beautiful salmon and spinach salad, a creation from Allrecipes Allstar Bibi. 15 of 17 Strawberry and Balsamic Gelato View Recipe Simona This four-ingredient gelato couldn't be easier to make! Strawberries are roasted with balsamic vinegar to intensify flavor, then once cool the mixture is combined with whipping cream and poured into an ice cream maker. A truly delicious way to enjoy in-season strawberries. 16 of 17 Baked Strawberries View Recipe Baking strawberries concentrates their flavor, while adding balsamic provides a bright contrast. The sky's the limit as to how you can enjoy these strawberries. As recipe creator LauraF suggests, "These would be a great topping on ice cream, oatmeal, pancakes, pound cake, or chocolate cake." 17 of 17 More Inspiration Browse our entire collection of strawberry recipes to get lots more inspo for strawberry season, like these Strawberry Shortbread Bars. Also see: How to Make Strawberry Shortcake How to Freeze Strawberries Fresh Strawberry Cakes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit