5-minute Blueberry Vinaigrette
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5-minute Blueberry Vinaigrette
Description
The vinaigrette is quickly prepared by processing all ingredients together until smooth, using a mini food processor or hand blender. Ingredients include blueberries, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, water, and optional salt and pepper to taste. The water quantity can be adjusted for desired thickness, resulting in either a pourable dressing or thicker dip consistency.
The dressing complements lightly bitter greens like spinach or kale, and enhances salads containing bacon, chicken, fruits such as peaches and mandarin oranges, cheeses including feta and blue cheese, avocado, and nuts like hazelnuts or pistachios. It adds a fresh fruit component with subtle sweetness and acidity.
Stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, the vinaigrette keeps for about a week. It can also be frozen for up to six months; after thawing, it should be whisked or briefly blended again to restore smoothness. The recipe yields enough for two servings but can be scaled up as needed.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard Another type of mustard is fine.
- 1 teaspoon honey Substitute with maple syrup if you like.
- 2 tablespoons water
- salt to taste (optional
- black pepper to taste (optional
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a mini food processor and whizz until smooth. Alternatively use a hand-held blender.
- Pour into a small serving jug, then drizzle a little over your salad. Serve the rest of the vinaigrette on the side for people to help themselves to.
Notes
- Adjust water quantity to achieve desired consistency from pourable dressing to thicker dip-like texture.
- Pairs well with spinach or kale salads and toppings like bacon, chicken, fruits, cheeses, avocado, and nuts.
- Store vinaigrette sealed in refrigerator for up to one week.
- Vinaigrette can be frozen for up to six months; whisk or blend again after thawing before serving.
- Use a mini food processor or hand blender to achieve a smooth texture efficiently.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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