Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is a bright, sweet, and tangy dressing that pairs perfectly with all your favorite spring and summer salads. It comes together in just a few minutes with only 7 simple ingredients, making it an easy way to elevate most any salad.
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This Homemade Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is a delicious way to dress up your favorite warm-weather salads. With its sweet-tart flavor and vibrant blueberry flavor, it complements salad staples like tender greens, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers and fresh seasonal berries. Top your salad with a handful of glazed nuts and a bit of cheese for a bright, flavorful dish that’s perfect for summer.
I first made it to pair with a Blueberry Spinach Salad, but the vinaigrette is so good that I had to share it as a recipe of its own.
It’s quick to make and versatile enough to use any way you like. Drizzle it over grilled chicken or pork, or even spoon a little over vanilla ice cream for a little twist!
Why This Recipe Works
Homemade vinaigrettes couldn’t be simpler to make and they taste far fresher and more flavorful than anything you’ll find at the store. With only 7 ingredients and a few minutes of prep, you can whip up this dressing in no time.
Using fresh blueberries gives this vinaigrette an incredible depth of flavor. It’s sweetened with honey and has a hint of tartness from the berries. The balsamic vinegar brings everything together, adding just the right touch of acidity and tang.
There are no unnecessary artificial ingredients or preservatives. This dressing is naturally gluten free and low in carbohydrates.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries: if fresh blueberries are not available, frozen blueberries that have been thawed can be used.
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
There is no significant prep work for this recipe.
Create!
Add all of the ingredients to a smoothie blender cup or food processor and process on low until well blended.
To make this vinaigrette by hand, you’ll want to finely chop the blueberries as small as possible, then add them to a medium bowl with vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt and pepper. While whisking, gradually add the olive oil until it is fully emulsified. With this method there will be bits of blueberries in the dressing.
Present!
Serve as desired.
Tips and Techniques
- To make this vinaigrette by hand, chop the blueberries as small as possible, then add them to a medium bowl with the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt and pepper. While whisking, gradually add the olive oil until it is fully emulsified. With this method there will be bits of blueberries in the dressing.
- Frozen, thawed blueberries can be used, though fresh is always best.
- Store extra vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days for best results.
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Blueberry Balsamic Vinagrette
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a smoothie blender cup or food processor and process on low until well blended.1 cup fresh blueberries, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, pinch salt, pinch pepper
- Serve as desired.
Notes
- To make this vinaigrette by hand, chop the blueberries as small as possible, then add them to a medium bowl with the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt and pepper. While whisking, gradually add the olive oil until it is fully emulsified. With this method there will be bits of blueberries in the dressing.
- Frozen, thawed blueberries can be used, though fresh is always best.
- Store extra vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days for best results.
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