Deborah Lee's Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing

This is my own version. If you like strawberries, I think you'll like this.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 1-2 cups

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 pint strawberry, mashed (amount approximate)
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons white wine
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley
• 1  teaspoon dried mint
• 1  teaspoon  dried onion flakes
• 1  tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup pecans or 1⁄4 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Directions

1. Whisk together the oil and balsamic vinegar.
2. Whisk in the strawberries until well blended.
3. Add the remainder of the ingredients and continue whisking until again well blended.
4. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
5. Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
6. (This will taste a bit different, and better, after sitting for a while as the flavors blend).
7. Makes about 1 1/2 cups of dressing.