This Blueberry Vinaigrette Recipe is tangy-sweet, fresh, and made with just 4 common ingredients! Prepare it with fresh or frozen blueberries for a delicious and healthy year-round homemade salad dressing the whole family will enjoy. Naturally gluten-free, processed sugar-free, and easily made vegan!
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Feeling bored with your salads? Try this blueberry vinaigrette recipe! It's a surefire way to elevate your average spinach salad to star status.
Made with just FOUR ingredients (blueberries, balsamic, honey, and olive oil) plus salt, this salad delivers big on sweet and tangy flavor. It's made in less than five minutes— add the ingredients to a blender or food processor, blitz, and voilà!
If you don't have fresh blueberries on hand, do like I did for these photos and make it with frozen. Once defrosted, they are perfectly sweet and juicy!
Bonkers for blueberries?! Me too. 🙋🏼♀️ Check out my Blueberry Avocado Salad, Blueberry Peach Crisp, and Healthy Blueberry Muffins!
Why You'll Love Blueberry Vinaigrette
- Delicious — It's hard to go wrong when blueberries, honey, and balsamic are on the ingredient list! This dressing takes salads from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Simple — All you need is four everyday ingredients, a measuring cup, and a food processor or blender. The prep is easy, and the recipe doesn't require a trip to the specialty grocery store!
- Nutritious — Made with all whole foods, homemade dressing is not only more fresh and delicious but also better for you than bottled. There are no mystery ingredients here!
- Year-Round — Use frozen berries when fresh ones aren't in season (or to avoid a trip to the store!) to enjoy the dressing any time of year.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Blueberries - Use fresh blueberries when in season, though frozen berries make this blueberry dressing recipe accessible year-round. Just be sure to thaw them before adding.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - I recommend extra virgin oil for its pure, rich, and peppery flavor. Opt for a higher-quality oil whenever possible. If needed, you can also use virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or canola oil.
Balsamic Vinegar - This vinegar is full, fruity, and tangy, making it the perfect complement to the sweet blueberries and honey. You will need 3 tablespoons.
Honey - For natural sweetness. If desired, you can also use agave or maple syrup for taste preferences or to make the recipe vegan.
Salt - Just a pinch seasons the recipe, tying everything together!
How to Make Blueberry Vinaigrette
For the complete recipe and measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor.
Step 2: Blend until smooth.
Step 3: Season to taste with salt and, if desired, blend in additional balsamic (for more tang) or honey (for more sweetness) by the teaspoon. Enjoy over salad greens, as a marinade, and more!
Recipe Pro-Tips
- Add the ingredients in the order listed. Layering the liquids followed by the blueberries ensures an easy and smooth blending process.
- Adjust to taste. For a tangier dressing, blend in extra balsamic dressing. To make it sweeter, add more honey. You can also use any of the recipe variations below.
- Using an immersion blender. Don't have a standard blender or food processor? Don't worry, you can make it with an immersion blender! Add all the ingredients to a deep and wide-rimmed cup (such as a Mason jar), submerge the blender, and blitz until smooth.
Recipe Variations
- Mustard: Blend in up to 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard for a light, peppery kick.
- Herbs: Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh tarragon or sliced basil (or ½ teaspoon of dried herbs) before serving for an herbaceous finish.
- Lemon: For a bright finish, add 1-2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice or lemon zest before blending.
- Garlic: Add ½ fresh clove of garlic for a light pungency and a bit of intrigue. For more mellow notes, use 1 roasted garlic clove.
- Vinegar: For a tangier, fruitier dressing, use apple cider vinegar instead of balsamic. For a lighter, more delicate finish, swap white balsamic vinegar.
Serving Suggestions
My favorite way to enjoy this blueberry vinaigrette recipe is on a spinach or kale salad, topped with dried cranberries, almonds, roasted edamame beans, shaved parmesan or goat cheese, croutons, and grilled chicken (if I'm extra hungry). However, it's a delicious swap in for nearly any dressing.
You can also get creative and use the vinaigrette as a pork, chicken, or tofu marinade, pasta salad dressing, cracker and veggie dip, and wherever else you enjoy homemade salad dressings!
Storage Directions
Leftover dressing keeps covered in a glass jar or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Give it a good shake before serving if the dressing has split.
The blueberry salad dressing does not freeze well.
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Recipe Card
Blueberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 ¼ cup blueberries fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth.
- Season to taste with salt and, if desired, blend in additional balsamic (for more tang) or honey (for more sweetness) by the teaspoon.
Notes
- Add the ingredients in the order listed. Layering the liquids followed by the blueberries ensures an easy and smooth blending.
- Adjust to taste. For a tangier dressing, blend in extra balsamic vinegar. To make it sweeter, add more honey. You can also use any of the recipe variations below.
- Using an immersion blender. Don't have a standard blender or food processor? Don't worry, you can make it with an immersion blender! Add all the ingredients to a deep and wide-rimmed cup (such as a Mason jar), submerge the blender, and blitz until smooth.
- Mustard: Blend in up to 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard for a light, peppery kick.
- Herbs: Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh tarragon or sliced basil before serving for an herbaceous finish.
- Lemon: For a bright finish, add 1-2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice or lemon zest before blending.
- Garlic: Add ½ fresh clove of garlic for a light pungency and intrigue. For more mellow notes, use 1 roasted garlic clove.
- Vinegar: For a tangier, fruitier dressing, use apple cider vinegar instead of balsamic. For a lighter, more delicate finish, swap white balsamic vinegar.
This blueberry vinaigrette recipe is one of my favorites! I created it so we can enjoy berry vinaigrette year-round and not haveto pay the high prices for bottled varieties. I love adding it to spinach salads with cheese, nuts, and seeds. It's so tasty, healthy, and easy to make!