Description
Blueberry vinaigrette dressing sings with summer’s sweetest notes, blending tangy berries and zesty herbs. Fresh ingredients create a luscious, versatile condiment perfect when drizzled over salads or used as a vibrant marinade for grilled dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) olive oil
Vinegar and Acid Components:
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather fresh blueberries, vinegar, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil into a blender or food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients until the mixture transforms into a vibrant, silky-smooth emulsion with a rich purple hue.
- Carefully season the vinaigrette with a delicate balance of salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to suit your taste preferences.
- Give the dressing a final quick blend to ensure all seasonings are perfectly integrated.
- Transfer the vinaigrette to a serving container or storage jar, allowing the flavors to meld for a few moments before drizzling over crisp salad greens or using as a zesty dipping sauce.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet blueberries for the most vibrant flavor and rich color in your vinaigrette.
- Adjust honey levels to balance tartness and sweetness, depending on the natural sweetness of your blueberries.
- Strain the dressing through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture, removing any potential blueberry seeds.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, giving it a quick shake before each use to recombine ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressings, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg