Try this oil-free blueberry vinaigrette recipe to change up your salad routine. Just toss five ingredients in a blender or food processor, and you’ve got a flavorful (and colorful!) salad dressing without any additives.
While they are often enjoyed fresh or baked into delicious desserts, blueberries can also shine in unexpected places, like homemade salad dressings.
Blueberries taste like summer to me. There is something about fresh berries that reminds me of running barefoot in the warm sun. With no cooking involved to heat up the house, it’s a perfect choice.
Packed with antioxidants and natural sweetness, this dressing is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a nourishing addition to your salad.
Can I Use Frozen Blueberries?
Yes, you can use frozen blueberries to make homemade blueberry vinaigrette. Just let them thaw before following the recipe. Your salad dressing will have the same great taste!
How to Make Oil-Free Blueberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- dash of black pepper
Instructions
Step 1 – Blend
Add all ingredients to a blender/food processor and whiz until smooth.
Step 2 – Rest
Allow to rest for a few minutes to congeal. Then drizzle the blueberry vinaigrette generously over your favorite salad and toss to coat evenly.
Serve
This salad dressing is amazing on spinach and mixed greens. I paired it with walnuts and mandarin oranges for an amazing salad that even my kids loved. Freshly sliced nectarine would be a lovely choice as well.
Experiment with different salad combinations to find your perfect pairing, and enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
Storage
Store any leftover blueberry vinaigrette in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Just give it a shake before serving.
More Plant Based Salad Dressing Recipes
- Homemade Vegan Ranch
- Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Sweet & Tangy Salad Dressing (Oil-Free)
- Spicy Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Creamy Italian Salad Dressing (Oil-Free)
Oil-Free Blueberry Vinaigrette
Oil-free, plant based blueberry vinaigrette is packed with blueberry flavor and free of additives.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- dash of black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender/food processor (I used my Magic Bullet) and whiz until smooth.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes to congeal.
Notes
Serve on spinach or mixed greens. Pairs well with freshly sliced nectarine.
I already had dinner ready when I saw this so I made it for tomorrows lunch. I can’t wait. The dressing is amazing! Thanks for another winner!!!
Martha I am thrilled that you love it! I love it too! I have to take advantage of it while blueberries are in season!
Perfect! We were looking for oil free salad dressing with blueberry for my son’s coming-of-age party this weekend! Can’t wait to try this!