Homemade Blueberry Vinaigrette

This homemade Blueberry Vinaigrette is made with blueberries, honey, and few other simple ingredients, and full of bright sweet flavors.
4.89 from 9 reviews

This homemade Blueberry Vinaigrette is not your average salad dressing! Made with fresh blueberries, honey, and a few other simple pantry ingredients, this dressing is full of bright, sweet flavors. Whether you drizzle it over a fresh green salad or you use it as a flavorful marinade, it’s destined to become a favorite.

Homemade salad dressings like my Creamy Vinaigrette and Classic Thousand Island Dressing are so easy to make and are great to serve as dips and spreads, too.

Jar of homemade blueberry vinaigrette salad dressing poured over fresh spinach, sliced almonds and feta cheese for a delicious, refreshing salad.
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I’m not sure if people know this, but I actually started A Southern Soul because of my vinaigrette. I would make up all kinds of fun dressing recipes and then completely forget them until my husband insisted that I start writing everything down.

This Blueberry Vinaigrette recipe is one of the homemade dressings that I love and have I’ve been making for years. It’s super simple, flavorful, and versatile. Anytime you have a handful of extra blueberries, this easy salad dressing is the perfect thing to make. It’s especially good on spinach and grilled chicken with a few sprinkles of blue cheese and toasted almonds.

Jar of crushed blueberries for blueberry vinaigrette salad dressing.

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Ingredients Needed To Make Blueberry Vinaigrette

  • Blueberries – smashed or crushed, you can substitute raspberries, blackberries or strawberries
  • Balsamic Vinegar – you can use red wine or apple cider vinegar if needed.
  • Honey
  • Fresh Squeezed Lemon
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt
  • Cracked Black Pepper

How To Make This Recipe

This bright, delicious blueberry vinaigrette salad dressing is easy to make – grab a mason jar, smash a cup of blueberries, pour your remaining ingredients in, and shake. Boom! In no time, you’ve got a new dressing to help you stay on the road to happy, healthy eating. 

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What To Serve With Homemade Blueberry Vinaigrette

Spoonful of homemade blueberry vinaigrette salad dressing with lemon, olive oil and fresh crushed blueberries.

How To Store

Store the blueberry dressing in an airtight container like a mason jar in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 1 week.

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People Often Ask…

What is the best oil for salad dressings?

I use olive oil in every vinaigrette I make. That being said, there are tons of terrific oil options out there. Some of my favorite alternatives include avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or even nut-based oils like walnut oil.

Can blueberry salad dressing be made creamy?

Sure! To give the dressing a creamy texture, add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Mustards give an extra zestiness, and creaminess to the dressing.

Can I make vinaigrette in a blender?

Yes, you can absolutely make vinaigrette in a blender. In fact, you can make a vinaigrette using a food processor, fork and bowl, mason jar, blender, or even a hand mixer if it fits your fancy.

Bowl of salad greens with blueberries, almonds and feta cheese drizzled with homemade blueberry vinaigrette salad dressing.

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Spoonful of homemade blueberry vinaigrette salad dressing with lemon, olive oil and fresh crushed blueberries.

Homemade Blueberry Vinaigrette

4.89 from 9 reviews
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 108kcal
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This homemade Blueberry Vinaigrette is not your average salad dressing! Made with fresh blueberries, honey, and few other simple pantry ingredients, this dressing is full of bright sweet flavors. Whether you drizzle it over a fresh green salad or you use it as a flavorful marinade, it's sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup “smashed” blueberries
  • ¼ cup champagne or balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place vinegar, honey and lemon juice in a sealable jar or container. Swirl ingredients to mix.
  • In another bowl, pulse blueberries with a stick blender or put into a zip top bag and smash with rolling pen.
  • Add blueberries and olive oil to the mason jar, screw on top and shake well to blend.

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Notes

To Store
  • Store the blueberry dressing in an airtight container like a mason jar in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal · Carbohydrates: 7g · Protein: 0.1g · Fat: 9g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7g · Sodium: 2mg · Potassium: 20mg · Fiber: 0.3g · Sugar: 6g · Vitamin A: 7IU · Vitamin C: 2mg · Calcium: 3mg · Iron: 0.2mg

This post was originally published in January, 2017 and updated in April, 2023.

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  1. 5 stars
    Delicious! I pretty much make this weekly at this point. I do reduce the honey a bit and I use frozen blueberries and it’s perfect every time!

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