Description
This Blackberry Vinaigrette brings an irresistible mix of sweet and tangy flavors, easily blending fresh blackberries and quality olive oil. Perfect for enhancing salads or drizzling on grilled vegetables, this quick and simple recipe is a must-have for any homemade salad dressing collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (140 g) blackberries, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Combine the blackberries, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, lemon juice, shallot, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard in a blender or immersion blender jar.
- Blend the mixture until smooth and emulsified.
- Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more honey for sweetness or vinegar for brightness.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well before serving if separation occurs.
Notes
For a sweeter vinaigrette, feel free to increase the amount of honey.
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
This vinaigrette pairs excellently with mixed greens and grilled chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
