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Oil-Free Blueberry Vinaigrette

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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.

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Yield: 2 Servings

Oil-Free Blueberry Vinaigrette

Oil-Free Blueberry Vinaigrette

Oil-free, plant based blueberry vinaigrette is packed with blueberry flavor and free of additives.

Prep Time 3 minutes
Additional Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • dash of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender/food processor (I used my Magic Bullet) and whiz until smooth.
  2. Allow to rest for a few minutes to congeal.

Notes

Serve on spinach or mixed greens. Pairs well with freshly sliced nectarine.

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© Holly Yzquierdo

Blueberry Oatmeal

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Fresh Blueberries are popping up in my Meal Plans. We eat them for snacks, mixed in our breakfasts and I’m even creating a Blueberry Vinaigrette that my kids adore. My absolute favorite way to eat blueberries is in this oatmeal. Make sure you buy Certified Gluten-Free Oats of gluten is an issue for you.

Blueberry Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • Rolled Oats and Water
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup of blueberries per person
  • Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla per person
  • 1/4 tsp chia seeds
  • 1/4 tsp hemp seeds
  • a few Tbsp almonds or walnuts (optional)

Do

  1. Cook oatmeal according to package directions.
  2. Allow oatmeal to cool for a few minutes then stir in blueberries, a generous shake of cinnamon, vanilla and seeds.

Serve

This is perfect for breakfast or brunch but taste so good I’ve considered it for dessert. 🙂 I don’t measure anything out when I make it so feel free to increase or decrease ingredients to suit your taste. If you are missing an ingredient don’t fret, just skip it or substitute something else. Missing blueberries try raspberries or strawberries; no seeds, just toss in a few nuts for crunch.

What is your favorite way to eat oatmeal?