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Blueberry Vinaigrette

Chelsea Plummer | Mae's Menu
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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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 14 servings
Calories 54 kcal

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

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.
Recipe Pro-Tips
  • 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.
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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 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.
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Nutrition

Calories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
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