Astonishingly Good Balsamic Blueberry Vinaigrette
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
16 tablespoons
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Calories
45 kcal
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Course
Salad, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Astonishingly Good Balsamic Blueberry Vinaigrette
Description
The Astonishingly Good Balsamic Blueberry Vinaigrette blends whole fresh blueberries with balsamic vinegar and honey, creating a sweet yet tangy base. Lemon juice adds brightness, while olive oil smooths the mixture into a creamy vinaigrette through blending. Salt and black pepper provide seasoning that enhances the flavor balance. The fresh blueberries lend a natural sweetness and color, with the balsamic vinegar complementing the fruitiness with gentle acidity.
Its creamy texture is achieved simply by blending all ingredients together, making it easy to prepare and versatile. The vinaigrette works well on green salads or to add a fruity note to grilled vegetables.
Because it contains fresh fruit, it is best kept refrigerated and used within about one week to maintain freshness and flavor safety.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries 100 g, fresh
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 60 mL
- 2 Tbsp honey 30 g
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
- salt pinch
- black pepper pinch
- ½ cup olive oil 120 mL
Instructions
- Assemble: Add all ingredients to your blender.
- Blend: Blend until creamy, about 30 seconds.
Notes
- Store the vinaigrette chilled and use within one week due to fresh blueberries' limited shelf life.
- The dressing’s acidity helps preserve it longer than fruit alone, but early consumption ensures best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 4.2g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2.1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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