Blueberry Vinaigrette is sweet and refreshing dressing that will make your favorite summer dishes pop!
Plump, ripened berries go hand in hand with the long, sun-filled days of summer. All winter long, I look forward to the vibrant colored, sweet-smelling varieties of berries that line the tables of our favorite farm stands this time of year. Blueberries are perhaps my favorite. So when I found Keith in the kitchen one afternoon, surrounded by bottles, measuring spoons, and looking a bit like a mad scientist, I was pleased to discover that he was concocting a delightfully light and sweet blueberry vinaigrette just for me.
I am always in awe of how quickly Keith can whip up an incredible salad dressing. I used to scratch my head in amazement when we would sit down to eat dinner and he would pop back up. He realized that he had nothing to put on the salad he had made. He disappeared into the kitchen, then magically re-appeared in a few minutes with a homemade dressing that was better than any I had ever tasted from a bottle.
This blueberry vinaigrette has reaffirmed Keith's title of superman. It is light, refreshing, and a perfect balance of tart and sweet. I find myself swirling my index finger across my plate when all the lettuce is gone, savoring every last drop of this incredible dressing. It is destined to become a summer staple at our house. It adds a wonderful sweetness to salads and sandwiches, and it can also serve as a great marinade for fish or chicken. I couldn't be happier that summer has finally arrived, and with it my beloved berries.
Check out some of our favorite summer salads: Grilled Peach & Farro Salad, Watermelon Salad with fresh mint, Colorful Veggie Slaw
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Blueberry Vinaigrette
Ditch the bottle for good! This sweet, refreshing dressing can accompany make a simple salad pop, or serve as a marinade for fish and poultry.
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 1 quart 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ C olive oil
- ½ C red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 tsp hard grain mustard (Dijon can be substituted)
- ¼ C fresh parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ C water
- 2 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Using a stick blender (or stand blender), place all ingredients but oil and blend until berries are blended and smooth.
- Add ¼ C water and mix using wire whisk.
- While whisking, slowly drizzle olive oil into mixture until well combined.
- Transfer to air tight container and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Can be stored for up to 2 weeks under refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: dressing, vinaigrette, fruit, blueberry, marinade, berry
Loreto Nardelli says
Hi Jackie wonderful post. Kieth definitely has that intuitive foodie thing. The dressing looks so refreshing and lite and lots of flavors wonderful for summer. I agree with you about waiting all winter long for these types of things and the longer days,
paired with the colorful plates that grace our tables and pallets. Wonderful work you two!
Have a stupendous week!
Loreto
Jackie says
thanks Loreto! You are so kind! I am quite sure that Nicoletta would say that you have the "intuitive foodie" thing too!
Karly says
I think I'd bathe in this stuff if I could. Seriously, this looks amazing. So perfect for light summer salads!
Jackie says
thanks so much Carly!! I could not agree more!!